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How to make Vietnamese Cơm Gà (Chicken Rice)

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Cơm Gà

Cultural Context

Cơm Gà, or Vietnamese Chicken Rice, hails from Hainan Province in China but has been embraced and adapted in Vietnam, especially in Hoi An and Saigon. It's a beloved dish that highlights the harmony of flavors and textures, featuring tender chicken served over fragrant rice. Traditionally enjoyed as a comforting family meal, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations appearing in many Southeast Asian countries.

VietnameseVNmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 cups sunley Buddha jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons chicken fat
1 tablespoon ginger
2 red chilies
1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime
2 tablespoons fish sauce

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic seasoning.

1

Poach chicken thighs with ginger, the white part of green onions, water, and salt.

2

In a rice cooker, add jasmine rice, the broth from the poached chicken, turmeric powder, garlic, and a little bit of chicken fat.

3

Cook the rice on a regular rice setting.

4

Make the ginger fish sauce by combining ginger, red chilies, garlic, sugar, lime, fish sauce, and a little bit of warm water.

5

Taste the sauce and adjust it to your liking.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanknifecutting boardserving plates

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Vietnamese Chicken RiceCom Ga

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