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How to make Vietnamese Ginger Braised Chicken | Cách làm Gà kho gừng 🍗🫚🍚

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Vietnamese Ginger Braised Chicken

Cultural Context

Vietnamese ginger braised chicken, or Gà Kho Gừng, is a comforting dish often enjoyed in Vietnamese households. It highlights the balance of savory and sweet flavors, with ginger adding warmth and depth. Traditionally served with rice, this dish has gained popularity beyond Vietnam, inspiring variations in many Asian cuisines.

VietnameseVNmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500–550 g chicken
25 g ginger, julienned
2 shallot cloves, finely chopped
1½ tsp seasoning powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp sugar
3 tsp fish sauce
1 tbsp cooking oil
2 tsp sugar (for caramel sauce)

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Soy sauce is a lower-sodium alternative, while coconut aminos is a gluten-free option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor, while white sugar is cost-effective.

1

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into pieces if necessary.

2

Julienne the ginger and finely chop the shallots.

3

In a pot, heat the cooking oil and add the shallots and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.

4

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and stir to coat with the shallots and ginger.

5

Sprinkle in the seasoning powder, salt, and sugar, mixing well.

6

Pour in the fish sauce and stir to combine.

7

Add the sugar for the caramel sauce and allow it to caramelize slightly before mixing it in with the chicken.

8

Cover and braise the chicken until cooked through and tender.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

Gà Kho Gừng

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