Instant-Pot Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga)
Instant-Pot Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup (Pho Ga) is a flavorful Thai Thai Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat the Instant Pot by selecting Sauté on high heat.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat the Instant Pot by selecting Sauté on high heat.
Once hot, add the oil to the pot.
Add the onions, cutside down, and the ginger.
Cook, without moving, until charred—about 4 minutes.
Add the coriander, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom.
Stir and cook for 1 minute more.
Add the chicken, fish sauce, and sugar and immediately pour over the water.
Secure the lid.
Select Manual and cook at high pressure for 15 minutes.
Once cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes and release any remaining steam.
Remove the chicken from the pot and carefully strain the broth.
Season with salt and pepper as desired.
Place the cooked noodles in 4 bowls.
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, pick the meat off the bones and add to the bowls.
Pour over the broth and top with scallions, herbs, lime, and bean sprouts and jalapeño (if using).
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.