Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Porridge)

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Chao Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Rice Porridge)

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :2 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 10 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 1/4 cup rice, soaked for 2-3 hours


  • 3 cups chicken stock


  • 1/2 tsp. sugar (opt)


  • 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste


  • 1/2 cup boiled & shredded chicken


  • 1/4 tsp. pepper powder


  • 1-2 tbsp. chopped spring onion


  • 1-2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped


  • 1 tsp. lime juice (opt)


  • 1 fresh red chili, chopped (opt)

Directions

  • Bring the stock to a boil. Then add the rice, sugar and salt. Simmer and cook till the rice becomes soft and mushy.
  • (Alternatively it can be pressure cooked for 8-10 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle.)
  • Garnish with pepper powder, shredded chicken, spring onion, coriander leaves, fried onion, lime juice and fresh chilies. Serve as an one-pot meal.
  • Note - 1. 1-2 chicken cubes for the stock and mashed leftover rice can be made use of for an instant version.