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Chicken Congee (Cháo Gà)

A comforting Vietnamese rice porridge with shredded chicken and aromatic ginger, perfect for a warm and filling breakfast.

60m4 servings
Contains fishPEANUT-free
320 cal|25g protein|35g carbs|8g fat|1g fiber

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Jasmine rice
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1/4 cup Green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper

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

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, combine chicken broth, rice, and ginger.
  2. 2Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is very soft and the porridge has thickened.
  3. 3Stir in the shredded chicken and fish sauce. Heat through.
  4. 4Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions, cilantro, and black pepper.

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