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Medium 45 min~350 kcal 8/10
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Ga Kho Gung
Vietnamese ginger chicken braised with fish sauce, caramel, shallot, garlic, chili, and steamed rice.
Medium⏱️ 2 hr 4 min📖 1 min readServes 4~438 kcal🇻🇳 Vietnamese🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 38 min cook 66 min rest
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 2 h 4 min- Prep20 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 6 min
- Cooking38 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 800 gr Chicken thighs
For the sauce
- 45 gr Ginger
- 3 adet Shallots
- 3 diş Garlic
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Fish sauce
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Water
- 1 adet Red hot pepper
For the caramel
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Brown sugar
For cooking
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 2 adet Cucumbers
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the rice and cook it as plain pilaf.
18 min18:00 - 2
Cut the chicken thighs into large pieces, slice the ginger into thin matchsticks, and dice the shallots small.
- 3
Marinate the chicken with fish sauce, garlic, shallots, half the ginger, and black pepper for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 4
Melt the sugar in a pot for 3 minutes, until it turns amber.
3 min03:00 - 5
Add the vegetable oil and chicken, and sear each side for 6 minutes.
6 min06:00 - 6
Add the water, remaining ginger, and hot pepper, then cook over low heat for 24 minutes.
24 min24:00 - 7
When the sauce thickens, serve the chicken with rice and cucumber.
💡 Tip: If you want to reduce the fish sauce, do not remove it completely; its aroma softens during cooking and builds the salty umami base.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve ga kho gung like a saucy chicken dish with jasmine rice and optional cucumber slices.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~438
kcal calories
33
g protein
24
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 22%Fat 48%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Ga Kho Gung make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Ga Kho Gung take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 38 minutes, including 66 minutes of passive resting; 124 minutes in total.Is Ga Kho Gung difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Ga Kho Gung have?
Approximately 438 kcal per serving. Protein: 33g, carbs: 24g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Ga Kho Gung contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Ga Kho Gung belong to?
This recipe belongs to Vietnamese cuisine.How many ingredients does Ga Kho Gung need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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