Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Congee)

Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Congee)

Vietnamese · 20 min · Chicken · gluten-free, dairy-free

380 cal 22g protein 55g carbs 8g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
  • 3 scallions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp fried shallots
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Method

  1. Combine cooked rice, chicken broth, and julienned ginger in a pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down into a loose porridge.
  3. Stir in the shredded chicken and warm through for 2 minutes.
  4. Season with fish sauce and white pepper.
  5. Ladle into bowls and top with scallions, fried shallots, and cilantro.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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