Vietnamese

Cháo Gà (Chicken Rice Porridge)

Name: Cháo Gà (Chicken Rice Porridge)
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup jasmine rice; 1/4 cup glutinous (sticky) rice; 1 half chicken (bone-in, skin-on); 2 inches ginger, peeled and julienned; 2 shallots, charred; 2 tbsp fish sauce; Garnish: thinly sliced scallions, cilantro, black pepper, lime wedges; Fried dough sticks (quẩy) for dipping

Comforting chicken congee often eaten for breakfast or when sick.

90 minutes

Serves 4

Soup

Contains common allergens

Fish Seafood

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Instructions

6 steps

1
Toast Rice: Rinse both types of rice. In a dry pan, lightly toast the rice over medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden. This adds a nutty flavor and helps the rice break down nicely.

2
Boil Chicken: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil. Add the chicken, charred shallots, and half of the julienned ginger. Simmer for 45 minutes until the chicken is tender.
3
Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the broth. Let it cool, then discard the bones and skin. Shred the meat by hand and set aside.
4
Cook Porridge: Add the toasted rice directly to the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 45-60 minutes until the rice breaks down into a creamy, thick porridge.
5
Season: Stir the shredded chicken back into the porridge. Season with fish sauce and a generous amount of black pepper. Adjust consistency with hot water if it's too thick.
6
Serve: Ladle into bowls. Garnish heavily with scallions, cilantro, and the remaining fresh ginger. Serve with lime wedges and fried dough sticks.

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