Chicken Congee (Cháo Gà)

Chicken Congee (Cháo Gà)

Vietnamese chicken congee (cháo gà) is a slow-simmered rice porridge made with collagen-rich chicken, ginger, and anti-inflammatory spices. This nourishing comfort soup supports digestion and recovery, making it perfect when your body needs to reset.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 40

Total Time 1 55

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Benefit Beyond Flavor, Vietnamese

Servings people

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Ingredients

Broth

2 chicken drumsticks
2 chicken thighs
½ onion, halved
2" knob of ginger, smashed
1 shallot, halved
6 cups water
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp fish sauce

Porridge

1 cup rice
1 cup chicken broth, unsalted
½ Tbsp chicken bouillon powder
1 tsp fish sauce
⅛ tsp turmeric
1 tsp black pepper
Salt, to taste

Garnish

Green onions, chopped
Ginger slices
Cilantro
Black pepper

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Instructions
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In a large pot, add the chicken, onion, ginger, shallot, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Skim off any foam or impurities from the surface. Season with salt and fish sauce, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
2 chicken drumsticks, 2 chicken thighs, ½ onion, 2" knob of ginger, 1 shallot, 6 cups water, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp salt
Skim off any excess fat or remaining impurities. Remove and discard the aromatics. Transfer the chicken to an ice bath for 2 minutes to stop the cooking process, then remove and shred the meat. Set aside.
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve and return it to the pot.
Rinse the rice then add to the strained broth along with 1 cup chicken broth and chicken bouillon powder.
1 cup rice, 1 cup chicken broth, ½ Tbsp chicken bouillon powder
Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and partially cover the pot (leave the lid slightly ajar). Cook for 25–30 minutes, whisking every 5 minutes to break up the rice.
Uncover and reduce heat to low. Add the remaining seasonings and stir well. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes until thickened to your desired consistency.
1 tsp fish sauce, ⅛ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp black pepper, Salt
Ladle into bowls and top with shredded chicken and your favorite garnishes.
Green onions, Ginger slices, Cilantro, Black pepper

Notes

Add more water if you want it to be more runny, less water if you want it less runny.

Congee also thickens as it cools so add more water/broth as necessary.

Keyword Biohacking, Chicken, Nutrition