Name: Authentic Com Ga Hoi An (Hoi An Chicken Rice)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnam
Ingredients: *For the Chicken and Broth:**; 1 whole chicken (about 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs), preferably free-range; 2 liters water; 1 large knob fresh ginger (about 30g), sliced and smashed; 3-4 shallots, peeled and smashed; 2 stalks scallions (green onions), whole; 1 teaspoon salt; 5-6 pandan leaves (screwpine leaves), tied into a knot (can substitute with a few drops of pandan extract if unavailable); 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; *For the Rice:**; 3 cups jasmine rice; 2 tablespoons cooking oil (or chicken fat); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; Reserved chicken broth from poaching; *For the Chili-Garlic Sauce (Nuoc Mam Gung):**; 3 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup water; 2-3 tablespoons minced garlic; 2-3 tablespoons minced bird's eye chilies (adjust to spice preference); 1 tablespoon finely julienned ginger; *For Serving:**; 1 large bunch mixed fresh herbs (mint, cilantro, Thai basil); 1/2 head cabbage, thinly shredded; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; Pickled mustard greens (optional, for authenticity); Fresh lime wedges

Com Ga Hoi An 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Vietnamese chicken rice from Hoi An, often served with fresh herbs and a side of soup.

rice chicken

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Chicken rice herbs soup

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