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Cháo Gá

Cháo Gá is a comforting chicken rice porridge, perfect for cozy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Porridge Base
  • 1 cup rice preferably jasmine rice
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Garnishes
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Cooking the Porridge
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed rice, chicken, and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the porridge thickens.
  4. Season with salt, fish sauce, and black pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Ladle the porridge into bowls and top with chopped green onions and cilantro.
  2. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Cháo Gá is best enjoyed warm and can be customized with additional toppings like fried shallots or chili oil.

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