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2010-2026 - Vietnamese-American communities and fusion food truck chefs.

Instant Pot Pho-Inspired Soup

Name: Instant Pot Pho-Inspired Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef bones; 1 onion, halved; 3-inch piece ginger, sliced; 4 cloves garlic; 2 star anise pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cloves; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 8 cups water; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 8 ounces rice noodles; 1/2 pound thinly sliced beef sirloin; Fresh basil, cilantro, and mint leaves; Bean sprouts; Lime wedges; Sliced jalapenos

A quick pho-inspired soup that captures the essence of Vietnamese broth with spices and fresh herbs, made accessible to home cooks using the Instant Pot for rich flavor in less time.

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Difficulty

Medium

Prep time

20 minutes

Cook time

45 minutes

Total time

1 hour 10 minutes

Servings

Region

American Instant Pot food-blog and online pressure-cooker kitchens

Era introduced

2010-2026

Introduced by

Vietnamese-American communities and fusion food truck chefs.

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The Story

Pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup celebrated for its fragrant broth, fresh herbs, and tender meat. Adapting it for the Instant Pot aligns with recent culinary trends that fuse traditional global dishes with efficient kitchen technology, making pho-inspired flavors easier to prepare at home or sell at food trucks. This reflects the broader Vietnamese-American culinary presence in US cities post-2010s.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef bones
1 onion, halved
3-inch piece ginger, sliced
4 cloves garlic
2 star anise pods
1 cinnamon stick
4 cloves
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
8 cups water
1 tablespoon fish sauce
8 ounces rice noodles
1/2 pound thinly sliced beef sirloin
Fresh basil, cilantro, and mint leaves
Bean sprouts
Lime wedges
Sliced jalapenos

Equipment

Roasting pan
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Fine-mesh strainer
Cutting board
Chef's knife

Directions

Roast onion and ginger under broiler until charred.
Add bones, roasted onion and ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, and water to Instant Pot.
Pressure cook on high for 40 minutes, then naturally release pressure.
Strain broth; discard solids.
Season broth with fish sauce.
Cook rice noodles separately according to package.
Divide noodles into bowls.
Top with raw beef slices; ladle hot broth to cook beef gently.
Garnish with herbs, bean sprouts, jalapenos, and lime wedges.

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