Pho Real

Insta Pot Pho. It’s all about the toppings

What You’ll Need:

-olive oil

-1 yellow onion, quartered

-1 tablespoon minced ginger

-3 cloves minced garlic

-4 whole cloves

-3 star anise pods

-2 cinnamon sticks

-1 teaspoon ground coriander

-1 teaspoon ground cardamom

-1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

-2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 small boneless skinless chicken thighs

-1 quart stock

-2 cups water

-3 tablespoons fish sauce

-1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar

-salt and pepper to taste

-rice noodles, ramen, or veggie noodles

-toppings: basil, mint, bean sprouts, jalapeno, lime wedges, sriracha, hoisin sauce, chili sauce, whatever else you may enjoy!

Method:

-Set insta pot to saute and swirl olive oil, let heat.

-Add onion, ginger, garlic, and cook until slightly browned - maybe 5 minutes.

-Stir cloves, star anise, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, and peppercorns until they are mixed thoroughly.

-Add stock, water, fish sauce, brown sugar, and stir to combine.

-Set pressure time to 15 minutes - quick release when done.

-Remove chicken from pressure cooker and shred in a separate bowl, set aside.

-Strain your broth through a fine sieve and discard all collected solids.

-Taste broth, season with salt and pepper.

-Cook noodles according to package, drain.

-Build dish by dividing noodles and chicken into bowls and labeling broth over top -serve with favorite toppings!