Phở with Cannabis-Infused Broth
A clear, star-anise-scented beef broth simmered for hours, poured over rice noodles and rare beef. Cannabis-infused oil blooms in the hot broth, releasing linalool's calming floral notes alongside charred ginger and cinnamon.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef bones (knuckle and marrow)
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 1 onion, halved and charred
- 4-inch ginger, halved and charred
- 3 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 lb fresh rice noodles (bánh phở)
- 6 oz eye of round, sliced paper-thin
- 1 tsp cannabis-infused oil per bowl
- Bean sprouts, Thai basil, lime, hoisin, sriracha
How to make it
- 1
Blanch bones in boiling water 5 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Char onion and ginger under the broiler until blackened.
- 3
Simmer bones, brisket, charred aromatics, star anise, cinnamon, and cloves in 4 quarts water for 3 hours.
- 4
Strain broth. Season with fish sauce and sugar to taste.
- 5
Cook rice noodles. Divide into bowls.
- 6
Lay raw beef slices over noodles. Pour boiling broth over — the heat cooks the beef.
- 7
Add cannabis oil to each bowl. Serve with herb plate.
Cooking tips
- Char the aromatics deeply — this is where phở gets its soul.
- Freeze the eye of round 30 minutes for paper-thin slicing.
- Clear broth means careful skimming — never let it boil hard.
Dosing calculator
Start low, go slow. Adjust the THC per serving below to plan the right total infusion for this recipe.
Edible onset is typically 30–90 minutes. Wait 2 hours before re-dosing.
Start Low, Go Slow
If new to edibles, begin with 2.5–5mg THC per serving. Effects may take 30–90 minutes to onset and can last 4–8 hours. Do not drive or operate machinery. This is not medical advice. Full disclaimer
Best paired with
Pair with these strains
Each one matches the linalool story of this dish.
Lavender
Indica
Deeply Calming • Sleepy • Stress Relief
Purple Kush
Indica
Deep Relaxation • Sleepy • Euphoric
White Widow
Hybrid
Calming • Euphoric • Creative
Why this pairing works
Linalool — in your strain and on your plate
Linalool is the most floral terpene, beloved for its anxiety-lowering, sleep-supporting effects. It pairs beautifully with delicate, sweet, slightly floral foods—an ideal nightcap terpene.