Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Congee)

Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Congee)

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

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

Ingredients

scaled from 3 servings
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
  • 2 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 5 1/2 oz cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 3/4 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1 1/4 tbsp fried shallots
  • 3/4 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  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.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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