Pho, the beloved Vietnamese noodle soup, is known for its aromatic broth, tender meats, and fresh herbs. This Rice Cooker Pho Rice is a creative twist on the classic dish, offering all the familiar flavors in a simple, one-pot meal. The rice soaks up the fragrant broth and spices, creating a hearty base for the savory chicken or beef, and it’s topped with fresh herbs and garnishes to bring the dish to life. Perfect for a busy weeknight or when you crave pho’s deep, rich flavors without all the fuss!
Welcome to my 14 Days “One Pot Around the World Series” where I will show you how I cook international cuisines with just a rice cooker! With minimal prep and cleanup, these one-pot rice cooker recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your rice cooker do the work.
Why Use a Rice Cooker?
Rice cookers are surprisingly versatile and perfect for creating easy, low-effort meals. Unlike the stovetop, a rice cooker offers an automated cooking process that’s perfect for cooking pasta evenly without needing constant stirring or adjusting heat levels.
*** Dear friends who use instant pot (I use Duo Mini 3QT)
use 2/3 cup of water/ chicken stock for every 3/4 cup of rice, keep seasoning the same, and cook on low-pressure rice mode with the vent open for 6 minutes. ❤
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Day 13: Vietnam
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup of rice
- 1/4 onion, chopped
- 1/2 lb sliced beef
- 1/2 lb beef tripe
- 4 beef balls with tendon, cut into small pieces
Soup Base:
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp pho base
Steps:
- Mix soup base ingredients together in a bowl
- Cut all onion and beef balls into small pieces
- Slice beef and cut triple into small strips
- Wash 3/4 cup of rice and add them to the pot
- Ingredients on top of the rice
- Add soup base
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, mix them, and enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Broth: For an even more authentic flavor, use homemade broth or simmer the broth with additional spices like cardamom or fennel seeds.
- Meat options: Chicken thighs or beef sirloin are commonly used for pho. You can also use shrimp or tofu for a lighter, vegetarian version.
- Rice: Jasmine rice adds fragrance and flavor, but any long-grain rice will work well.
- Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth, tofu, and mushrooms for a completely plant-based version.
Enjoy!
This One-Pot Rice Cooker Pho Rice is the perfect way to enjoy the deep, aromatic flavors of pho without all the steps of making the traditional soup. It’s an easy, comforting, and satisfying dish that brings the essence of Vietnamese cuisine into your kitchen in no time. Enjoy the rich broth, tender meat, and fresh garnishes with every bite!
One-Pot Rice Cooker Pho Rice
Equipment
- Rice cooker
- knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup rice
- ¼ onion chopped
- ½ lb sliced beef
- ½ lb beef tripe
- 4 beef balls with tendon cut into small pieces
Soup Base:
- ¾ cup water
- 1 tbsp pho base
Instructions
- Mix soup base ingredients together in a bowl
- Cut all onion and beef balls into small pieces
- Slice beef and cut triple into small strips
- Wash 3/4 cup of rice and add them to the pot
- Ingredients on top of the rice
- Add soup base
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, mix them, and enjoy!
