Instant pot Chicken Pho Recipe
Monday, October 7, 2019
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For pho, it’s legitimately all about the intensely delicious broth. And thanks to the flavor-concentrating power of the pressure cooker, we were able to make a robust and dynamic chicken broth—using shallots, fresh ginger and cilantro, and a few spices—in a matter of minutes. Thus, this restaurant favorite can now be a comforting, go-to weeknight dinner.
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup roughly chopped shallots (from 3 large shallots)
- 1 (2-in.) piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 (3-in.) cinnamon stick
- 3 whole star anise
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
How to Make It
- Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high; if using an electric cooker, add oil, and set to sauté. Add shallots and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly charred, 4 to 5 minutes, adjusting heat as necessary to prevent burning. Add coriander seeds, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cloves. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sugar, and cook, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Add chicken, cilantro stems, and 1 teaspoon each of the salt and fish sauce. Add water. Secure the pressure cooker lid, and cook 15 minutes; if using an electric cooker, set to high pressure.
- Release pressure valve of the pressure cooker, and remove lid. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon each salt and fish sauce. Remove chicken thighs, and let stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Remove and discard chicken skin; shred chicken.
- Pour broth through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard solids. Return broth to pressure cooker base, and keep warm over low.