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Korean-Inspired Instant Pot Zoodle Pho (Keto-Friendly) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Korean-Inspired Instant Pot Zoodle Pho (Keto-Friendly)

Get the deep, savory flavors of pho in a fraction of the time with this healthy, low-carb Korean-inspired Zoodle Pho. Using an Instant Pot and zucchini 'zoodles', this rich, pork-infused soup is a perfect keto-friendly weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 242
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs (900g / 31.7 oz) pork shoulder, cut into thin strips
  • 12 oz (340g) zucchini, spiralized
  • 1 cup (240ml) chicken stock
  • ¼ cup (60ml / 2 fl oz) soy-free Korean stock
  • 1 oz (30g) shiitake mushroom caps, quartered
  • For a deeper flavor, briefly sear the pork strips on the Sauté setting with a teaspoon of sesame oil before adding the stocks and pressure cooking.
  • To prevent soggy zoodles, you can add them directly to the serving bowls and pour the hot broth and pork over them, letting the heat of the soup cook them perfectly.
  • Elevate your bowl with classic pho garnishes like fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, sliced jalapeños, Thai basil, and a wedge of lime.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function on high.
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and soy-free Korean stock and bring to a simmer, cooking for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Add the thinly sliced pork to the pot. Cancel the Sauté function. Secure the lid, ensure the steam valve is set to 'Sealing,' and cook on the 'Stew/Meat' setting for 15 minutes.
  5. Once the timer finishes, perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to 'Venting.'
  6. Once the pin drops, open the lid and stir in the spiralized zoodles and quartered shiitake mushrooms.
  7. Reseal the pot, set the valve to 'Sealing' again, and cook on the 'Stew/Meat' setting for 1 additional minute. This is just enough time to tender-crisp the vegetables.
  8. Perform another quick pressure release. Carefully open the lid, ladle the pho into bowls, and enjoy immediately.
  9. Don't have pork shoulder? Thinly sliced beef sirloin or chicken thighs are excellent substitutes.
  10. Adjust cook time for chicken down to 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 12g

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