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Cháo Gá

Cháo Gá is 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: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Porridge Base
  • 1 cup rice preferably jasmine rice
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lb chicken cut into pieces
Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for seasoning

Method
 

Cooking the Porridge
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a pot, combine the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serving
  1. Ladle the porridge into bowls and top with green onions, ginger, and soy sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cháo Gá is best served hot and can be customized with various toppings.

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