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Mom Violy's Birthday Lunch at Mamou, Gateway 2

Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try  Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice.  The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot

Vietnamese Pho Soup Recipe


I love eating Vietnamese dishes and come across cooking it at home. It is easy to make pho soup just like what you eat in any Vietnamese Restaurant.

The best part in making the Vietnamese pho soup at home you can add anything your heart desire from the following: shrimp, chicken breast, beef top sirloin and pork.

Broth: (8 Cups)
  • Chicken 
  • Beef Bone
  • Pork Bone
The main ingredient is the following:
  • 1 Onion (cut in half)
  • 5 Slices of Ginger
  • 1 Tbs Salt
  • 2 1/2 Tbs Fish Sauce
  • 1 package of vermicelli sotanghon noodles
  • 1 Lime (cut in 4 wedges) or Lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 Tbs green onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
Preparing the broth:

Step 1:
  • Preparing the broth cook the choice of meat in a pot with 8 cups of water.
  • Add slice of onion, ginger to add taste to your broth
  • Let it boil until meat is fully cooked.
  • Set aside and let it cool.
Step 2:
  • Remove the meat from the broth and strain 
  • Place in a Tupperware and place in the refrigerator
  • All the fat will go up and remove it and throw it away
Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: 
  • Place the vermicelli sotanghon noodles in a bowl with water soak inside
  • Strain water and set aside
Step 2:
  • In a medium pot pour broth
  • Add your choice of meat
  • Add fish sauce, salt
  • Let it boil
Step 3:
Preparing the serving bowl per person:
  • Each bowl will have a small amount of vermicelli sotanghon noodles
Step 4:
Preparing side dishes per person:

  • Use a small saucer plate
  • Add a small amount of bean sprouts
  • Add cilantro
  • 1 slice of lime/lemon
  • Place this on the table 
Ready to eat:
  • Add the broth along with the Step 3 and add Step 4 to your pho soup.
  • Best served hot
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