Fahhhhhhhh-bulous Chicken Pho Broth
Fahhhhhhhh-bulous Chicken Pho Broth
Ingredients
For the Broth
- 2 pounds chicken necks
- 2 pounds chicken backs
- 1 pound chicken feet
- 1 yellow onion, charred
- 1 ginger piece, charred
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 4 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cardamom pods
For Seasoning (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, per serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken necks, chicken backs, and chicken feet in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for 15 minutes to remove impurities and scum. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
⏱️ 15 min
- 2
While the chicken is boiling, char the yellow onion and ginger piece. This can be done directly over a gas burner flame until blackened, under a broiler until deeply colored, or in a dry steel pan over high heat until well-charred on all sides.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Drain the chicken meats and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove any remaining impurities. Transfer the rinsed chicken meats to an instant pot. Add the charred yellow onion, charred ginger piece, fennel seed, coriander, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods to the instant pot. Cover all ingredients with water.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Secure the lid on the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min
- 5
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. Do not use the quick release function, as a slow release helps prevent the broth from becoming cloudy by emulsifying fats.
⏱️ 15 min
- 6
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. The broth is now ready to be portioned and stored, or seasoned for immediate serving.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
When ready to serve, take a portion of the broth and place it in a saucepan. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, add sugar, salt, and fish sauce to taste. A good starting point for fish sauce is 1 tablespoon per serving. Adjust seasonings as desired before pouring over noodles and desired pho accompaniments.
⏱️ 10 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fahhhhhhhh-bulous Chicken Pho Broth
For the Broth
- 2 pounds chicken necks
- 2 pounds chicken backs
- 1 pound chicken feet
- 1 yellow onion, charred
- 1 ginger piece, charred
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 4 cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 cardamom pods
For Seasoning (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar, as needed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, as needed
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce, per serving, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken necks, chicken backs, and chicken feet in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Boil for 15 minutes to remove impurities and scum. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
⏱️ 15 min - 2
While the chicken is boiling, char the yellow onion and ginger piece. This can be done directly over a gas burner flame until blackened, under a broiler until deeply colored, or in a dry steel pan over high heat until well-charred on all sides.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Drain the chicken meats and rinse them thoroughly under cold water to remove any remaining impurities. Transfer the rinsed chicken meats to an instant pot. Add the charred yellow onion, charred ginger piece, fennel seed, coriander, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and cardamom pods to the instant pot. Cover all ingredients with water.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Secure the lid on the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 3 hours.
⏱️ 180 min - 5
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally. Do not use the quick release function, as a slow release helps prevent the broth from becoming cloudy by emulsifying fats.
⏱️ 15 min - 6
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. The broth is now ready to be portioned and stored, or seasoned for immediate serving.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
When ready to serve, take a portion of the broth and place it in a saucepan. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, add sugar, salt, and fish sauce to taste. A good starting point for fish sauce is 1 tablespoon per serving. Adjust seasonings as desired before pouring over noodles and desired pho accompaniments.
⏱️ 10 min