How To Make Banh Canh Tom Heo - Shrimp & Pork Noodle Soup - Fall Off The Bone Tender (Instant Pot)

banh canh noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice noodles

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs, while rice noodles are more accessible.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive than pork.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier, while water with seasoning is more budget-friendly.

Clean the pork bones and spare ribs by placing them in a large pot filled with water, turning the heat to high, and bringing it to a boil.

Once boiling, turn off the heat and let the pork sit in the hot water for 5 minutes.

Rinse and wash the pork under cold water, using fingers to scrub off any scum or bone fragments.

Mince one bowl of garlic and two shallots, using a wet paper towel on the cutting board to prevent tears.

Cut 4 ounces of ginger into thin slices, cutting off one side to create a flat base for slicing.

Prep the lemongrass by peeling the outer layers, beating the base with a mallet, and cutting off the leafy ends.

Select sauté mode on the Instant Pot and heat up some oil.

Add the minced garlic and shallots to the hot oil and sauté for a couple of minutes until fragrant.

Add the pork bones and spare ribs to the pot and cook for a couple of minutes, cutting the spare ribs between the bones before adding them.

Pour in 4 quarts of water, add the lemongrass, halved yellow onion, and ginger slices.

Put the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring the vent is sealed, and switch to manual mode (or pressure cook) for 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, use natural pressure release for 30 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

Discard everything inside the pot except for the pork spare ribs, which should be set aside in a separate container.

Pour the broth through a fine strainer to separate the solids from the liquid.

Switch to stovetop method, bring the strained broth to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer and season to taste.

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