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Cháo Gá

A comforting chicken rice porridge, perfect for cozy meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Porridge Base
  • 1 cup rice preferably jasmine rice
  • 6 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 lb chicken boneless, skinless
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for serving
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for drizzling

Method
 

Cooking the Porridge
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine the rice, chicken broth, chicken, ginger, and garlic.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove the chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the porridge reaches desired consistency.
Serving
  1. Ladle the porridge into bowls and top with green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Cháo Gá is often enjoyed as a comforting dish, especially during cold weather.

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