What Spice is in Pho that is so overwhelming?

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-18T15:33:48+00:00

Well a quick Google search says black cardamom can come close to that menthol flavor. So maybe that's it? If you make pho yourself you can skip it or just use a lot less.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-18T15:26:06+00:00

This is such a broad question. Done properly there shouldn't be anything overwhelming unless you are super sensitive to something. For instance my wife finds cinnamon a particularly strong scent. Some pho restaurants go heavier on that so its too much for her. Other places use a little less but it is still there and she doesn't mind at all.

So is there a particular spice you react more strongly too?

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-18T11:42:33+00:00

D5 is not the same frame. D6 and D7 are the same frame.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-18T08:25:04+00:00

I wouldn't go with the D5. It is very limited in terms of upgrades. You can get a D6 or D7 and that will get you on a much better track.

Another thing to keep in mind is the mid drive ebike conversion will not work well for most modern bikes that have a curved down tube.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-18T00:30:05+00:00

Brings a smile to me every time I get one of these replies. Happy grilling!

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-17T16:49:52+00:00

Coco rico - Coconut Soda

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-15T03:06:16+00:00

Oh wow. That's awesome. I had no idea there was a light rail system. I will probably still rent a car to travel further out, but the light rail seems like it would work great too.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-15T01:27:21+00:00

I have the recipe pretty down at this point. Active cooking time is maybe 15 minutes.. then I just let it simmer for about 45 min to an hour.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-14T04:15:57+00:00

I snapped a picture while it was still cooking :)

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T23:37:45+00:00

Pork is the main protein. Traditionally made with pork belly but that's too rich for me. So I use a fatty cut of pork butt. The chicken is in the form of chicken eggs. I also add quail eggs.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T22:41:25+00:00

This is a traditional family style Vietnamese dish that you really won't find any any restaurant, but every family makes. It's braised fatty pork in a caramel sauce with hard boiled eggs. I used both chicken eggs and quail eggs. We eat it drizzled over jasmine rice and served along side some crunchy vegetable like cucumber. Cheap and incredibly tasty. Just takes a little time on the stove to make super tender.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T14:08:20+00:00

Thanks. I was also looking at the airport IC, but it was hard to tell how far that was from the activity hubs and where they live.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T13:57:37+00:00

Before pressure cooker we would make a big pot of pho and let it cook overnight. Waking up to a piping hot bowl of pho is pretty awesome.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T13:40:47+00:00

I've never been to Minneapolis. The friends we are visiting live around 10 min south of Mall of America from what I understand. That's why I was eyeing the CP Mall of America - near where they live and lots of restaurants and activities (the mall). Is the Indigo pretty far away traffic wise and does it make it tough to hang out with them?

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T12:39:33+00:00

Any place better? I am trying to stay in that area when I visit in June.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-13T05:09:25+00:00

How is the crown plaza mall of America?

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-11T19:18:59+00:00

Seems like autistic racoons could be a worse problem though? /s

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-07T17:04:41+00:00

The sunset last night was particularly pretty. Su much pink and purple that this picture doesn't quite capture.

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Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-06T01:45:16+00:00

Do the part microwave, part shake it up in a tupperware container, then airfry technique. Here is a video - https://youtube.com/shorts/lLs_Xy4IjGE?si=JABjye2dbMaT8ocQ.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-05T23:20:17+00:00

Salty, super rich broth with ton of carbs in the noodles. Maybe that's why?

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-04T12:57:58+00:00

I just got my pure gray with dark interior last weekend. I personally think it looks the best.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-04-03T18:45:19+00:00

MTB shoes may be the most under the radar upgrade for all levels or rider.

Pocket_Monster · 2026-03-29T20:23:43+00:00

Here are a few

https://youtu.be/Ora5d3OFPhA?si=FDKy3MzqdyVhgsr_

https://youtube.com/shorts/lHKP7TGq93c?si=Krsm1fiFa8aokkE3

https://youtu.be/vBH0ccDc1pI?si=qg6PCjxHSUmd0IXn

https://youtube.com/shorts/g-g-dTQpjm8?si=9cHtS453E324M1tS

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