Name: Authentic Vietnamese Chao Ga Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 3 lbs / 1.4 kg), preferably organic; 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed; 8 cups water (or low-sodium chicken broth for richer flavor); 3 inches fresh ginger, divided; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance flavors); 1/4 cup scallions (green onions), thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fried shallots; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper (optional); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Chao Ga 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese rice porridge made with chicken, ginger, and garnished with scallions, cilantro, and fried shallots.

porridge chicken

Made with

Rice chicken ginger scallions

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