Cháo Gà
Chicken Congee
A comforting rice porridge simmered with chicken, ginger, and scallions, often served as a warm breakfast or light meal.
Other variations:
Cháo gà xé, Cháo gà ác, Cháo gà nấm, Cháo gà hạt sen
Category
Porridge/Congee
Region
Northern Vietnam
Preparation Time
2h
Servings
4–6
Difficulty
Easy
About this recipe
Cháo Gà is a popular Vietnamese comfort food enjoyed across the country, especially in the North. It is valued for its gentle flavor, easy digestibility, and nourishing qualities, often prepared for the sick or elderly.
Ingredients List
1 whole chicken (about 1.2 kg) or equivalent chicken parts 200 g jasmine rice 30 g ginger (sliced) 2 scallions (chopped) 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper fresh herbs (cilantro perilla) lime wedges
Materials & Tools
Large soup pot ladle knife and chopping board mixing bowls rice cooker (optional)
Preparation steps
Total Time :
2h
Active Time :
20 min
Cooking Time
1h40
Prep Rice
Rinse rice; optionally dry-roast 3–5 minutes for nutty flavor.
5 min
Simmer Chicken
Place chicken and ginger in 2–3L water, simmer until tender. Remove, shred meat.
45 min
Cook Porridge
Add rice to broth, simmer low until grains break down.
1h00
Season
Add fish sauce, salt, pepper.
5 min
Assemble Bowl
Ladle porridge into bowls, top with chicken, scallions, herbs, lime.
10 min
Chef’s Tips
Simmer slowly for creamy texture; roasting rice before cooking adds depth of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Fresh herbs, lime wedges, fried shallots, chili sauce
Nutritional info
280kcal
18g protein
6g fat
40g carbs
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