Vietnamese Jasmati® Rice Porridge with Chicken (Chao Ga)

Pure Vietnamese comfort food, this savory rice porridge, or cháo gà, is prepared in an Instant Pot for incredible results.

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Serves
4
Total Time
40
Prep Time
25
Cook Time
15

Ingredients

  • null 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • null 1 tsp salt
  • null 1 tsp black pepper
  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Jasmati® White Rice
  • null 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • null 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • null 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • null 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • null 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 1/2 cup store-bought crispy fried shallots
  • null 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • null 1 bunch cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • null 2 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In medium bowl, toss chicken with salt and black pepper; let stand for 15 minutes.
  2. Add rice, broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic to inner pot of Instant Pot. Add chicken; close and lock the lid. Set Pressure Cook setting on High Pressure for 15 minutes.
  3. When pressure cooking is complete, Quick Release the pressure. (the texture of the porridge should be very soft and resemble oatmeal). Once pressure is released, remove lid.
  4. Divide rice porridge among 4 bowls. Top with crispy shallots, green onions and cilantro and drizzle with sesame oil.
  5. Tip: For a Gluten Free variation, substitute tamari for soy sauce.