Traditional pho is made with beef and gets its flavor from boiling the meat, bones, and a spice blend including 5 spices: star anise, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, and cloves. The broth is the most important component of pho since that’s where all the flavor is concentrated, so it’s important to make a broth with umami-rich ingredients. This vegan version of pho gets its umami flavor from vegan oyster sauce, vegan fish sauce, soy sauce, onions, garlic, and nutritional yeast. And of course, the 5 spice blend! Other vegan and vegetarian pho recipes utilize mushrooms for a rich, earthy flavor. Try a few versions and see what you like best.