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Chicken Congee (Cháo Gà)

A comforting Vietnamese rice porridge with shredded chicken, ginger, and a flavorful broth, perfect for a warming breakfast.

65m4 servings
Contains fishNUTS-free
280 cal|25g protein|20g carbs|8g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Cooked rice
  • 2 cups Shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Green onions
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
  2. 2Add the cooked rice and ginger. Stir well and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice breaks down and the mixture thickens to a porridge consistency.
  3. 3Stir in the shredded chicken and fish sauce. Heat through.
  4. 4Serve hot, garnished with green onions, cilantro, and black pepper.

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