Chao Ga is a traditional Vietnamese rice porridge made with chicken, scallions, and aromatics, simmered in a flavorful broth. It’s served with various toppings like cilantro, fried shallots, and chili for a delicious, comforting meal.
1: In a large pot, add chicken, onion, ginger slices, scallion, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, flipping chicken halfway through.
2: After 1.5 hours, remove the chicken, allow it to cool, and then shred or chop it.
3: Remove onion, scallion, ginger slices, etc., from the pot, leaving only the broth.
4: Measure out 5 cups of chicken broth, and add it along with 1 cup of washed, uncooked rice to a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5: After 45 minutes, add shredded chicken and diced carrots, combine well, and cook for another 10 minutes or until carrots are cooked.
6: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, using fish sauce and chicken bouillon if desired.
7: Serve hot with your desired toppings like cilantro, scallion, fried shallots, bean sprouts, chili, and lime.
