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Session 191 — Chicken Pho (Pho Gà — 30-Minute Pressure Cooker)

← Block 39–40: Unit 4 Capstone — Southeast Asian Cuisines Overview

Skill: Pressure cooker pho technique; understanding pho gà vs. pho bò; quick broth extraction Read first: Pho Gà — Hot Thai Kitchen SE reference: Pressure Cooker Pho Gà — SE

What you're learning: Pho gà is lighter and faster than beef pho. The pressure cooker approach extracts enough flavor in 20–25 minutes from a whole chicken broken down with aromatics. Compare it to the beef pho from Session 186 Block 37 — how does the lighter chicken broth change the eating experience?

Full Meal: - Pho Gà with the same herb plate: basil, lime, bean sprouts, chili

🎥 Compare Notes: Southern-Style Vietnamese Chicken Pho — Kenji López-Alt — Kenji's approach to pho gà from broth aromatics through garnish assembly; compare your broth clarity, spice balance, and noodle texture.

← Block 39–40: Unit 4 Capstone — Southeast Asian Cuisines Overview