Vietnamese Chicken Rice Porridge (Print View)
Comforting Vietnamese classic with tender chicken and fragrant rice in a creamy bowl
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Broth
01 - 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs), cleaned
02 - 12 cups water
03 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, sliced
04 - 2 scallions, white parts only
05 - 1 tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp fish sauce
→ Rice
07 - 1 cup jasmine rice, rinsed
08 - 1/2 cup glutinous rice, rinsed
→ Seasonings & Toppings
09 - 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
10 - 2 Tbsp fish sauce
11 - 2 scallions, green parts, thinly sliced
12 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
13 - Fried shallots
14 - Lime wedges
15 - Chili oil or sliced chilies
# Method:
01 - Combine the chicken, water, ginger, scallion whites, and salt in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 40 minutes until chicken is tender.
02 - Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool slightly. Strain the broth if desired, discarding the cooked solids.
03 - Add the rinsed jasmine and glutinous rice to the simmering broth. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30-40 minutes until the rice has broken down completely and the porridge reaches a creamy consistency.
04 - While the rice cooks, shred the cooled chicken meat from the bones, discarding the skin and bones. Set the shredded meat aside.
05 - Once the porridge has reached your desired consistency, season with additional fish sauce and white pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle the hot porridge into serving bowls. Top with shredded chicken and garnish with scallion greens, cilantro, fried shallots, and lime wedges. Add chili oil or sliced chilies if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It transforms simple ingredients into something that feels like a warm hug
- The broth can be made ahead and frozen for instant comfort meals
- Creamy without any dairy and endlessly customizable
02 -
- The porridge continues thickening as it sits, so err on the slightly thinner side when checking consistency
- Glutinous rice is the restaurant secret that makes porridge taste professionally creamy
- Fish sauce brands vary wildly in saltiness, always taste before adding more
03 -
- Blanching the chicken first creates a cleaner, clearer broth worth the extra step
- Day old porridge reheats beautifully with a splash of water