Instant Pot Khao Soi

Ingredients

CURRY PASTE

• 4 dried New Mexico or guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 shallots, peeled and halved
• 1 (2-in.) piece fresh ginger, peeled
• ⅓ cup cilantro stems
• ¼ cup chopped lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon curry powder

SOUP

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 (14-oz.) cans unsweetened coconut milk, well shaken
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 ½ pounds skinless chicken drumsticks
• 1 pound Chinese egg noodles, rice noodles, or ramen noodles
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• Suggested toppings: sliced red onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, fried shallots, chili oil, lime wedges

Directions

Instructions Checklist

1. Step 1Prepare the Curry Paste: Place chiles in a heat proof bowl and add enough boiling water to cover (about 3 cups). Cover with plastic wrap; set aside, allowing chiles to soak until soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
2. Step 2Drain chiles; reserve liquid. Process chiles, garlic, shallots, ginger, cilantro, lemongrass, turmeric, coriander, cardamom, curry, and 1/4 cup of the soaking liquid in a food processor until smooth, adding more liquid by the tablespoon if needed. (Curry Paste can be made ahead, and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.)
3. Step 3Prepare the Soup: Set Instant Pot to high Sauté for 10 minutes. Add oil; heat 1 min. Add Curry Paste to hot oil; cook, stirring constantly, until paste has darkened slightly, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, chicken broth, and salt; bring to a boil. Add chicken.
4. Step 4Place lid on the Instant Pot, and set vent to seal. Set to High Pressure for 10 minutes. When time is done, release pressure. Once pressure has released naturally, carefully remove lid, and transfer chicken to a plate to cool. When chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat.
5. Step 5Prepare noodles according to package directions.
6. Step 6Stir fish sauce, brown sugar, and shredded chicken into soup. Divide noodles and soup among serving bowls; serve with desired toppings.