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Chao Ga (Vietnamese Congee) Recipe

Vietnamese chao ga is a rice porridge dish that is like the Vietnamese version of congee. It's the ultimate comfort food that is both flavorful and warming to the soul.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat
Servings: 1
Calories: 361kcal
Author: Clara

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot (Optional)

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Chicken thigh (Boneless, skinless for uncooked. If cooked, 3.75 oz)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 3 slices Ginger
  • ¼ Yellow Onion
  • 1 cup Chicken stock (Or water)
  • ¼ cup Jasmine Rice (Uncooked. 135 grams of rice if cooked)
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • Salt (To taste)
  • Scallions and cilantro (For garnish)
  • Chili Oil (Optional)

Instructions

Leftover Instructions

  • Blend the rice – Add the cooked rice and the chicken stock or water into a blender. Blend until the rice grains are broken and well mixed with the water.
  • Sauté the aromatics –  Mince the garlic, onions, and ginger. In a pot or saucepan, spray some cooking oil and sauté the aromatics while moving them around to prevent burning until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Make the porridge – Add the chicken and the rice mixture into a saucepan and turn on the heat. Season with fish sauce and sugar to taste while mixing everything together. Add additional water as needed to achieve the desired texture.
  • Garnish and serve – Add chopped scallions, cilantro, and chili flakes if desired, and enjoy your delicious Chao ga!

Notes

Substitutions and Variations
Leftover rotisserie chicken – Leftover rotisserie chicken would also be a great option here.
With egg – Add a soft-boiled egg or salted duck egg for some additional yumminess.
Expert Tips
Add more water or stock if needed – In the case that you find the porridge’s consistency too thick for your preference, add more water or stock to adjust to your liking.
Season for success – Don’t forget to season the porridge. I usually leave it to the end as people tend to have varying preferences for saltiness. You can also add some chili flakes or chili oil for a kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 1870mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg