Ga xao sa ot
Ga xao sa ot, from above
Non vegSouthern Vietnam

Ga xao sa ot

Lemongrass and chilli chicken. Weeknight speed, holiday aroma.

30 minTime
39 gProtein each
hotSpice
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Make it your way

Grandma's wayLots of lemongrass, a little caramel.
The original
335kcalsame
39 gproteinsame
1 gfibresame
30minutessame

Ga xao sa ot.

Per serving, worked out from the ingredient table.

Ingredients

3 servings
Chicken, bonelessboneless thighs, bite size
Lemongrass3 stalks, finely minced
Garlic4 cloves
Shallots3, minced
Green chilli3 bird's eye chillies
Fish sauce1½ tbsp
Jaggery1 tbsp
Turmeric (ground turmeric)a pinch
Cooking oil (vegetable oil)2 tbsp
Onion1, sliced
Coriander leaves (cilantro)a handful
Black pepper¼ tsp

Method

4 steps
  1. 1Marinate chicken with half the lemongrass, fish sauce, turmeric and pepper for 20 minutes.
  2. 2Fry remaining lemongrass, garlic, shallots and chilli in oil until golden.
  3. 3Add chicken and sear without stirring, then toss. Add jaggery and cook until caramelised and cooked through.
  4. 4Add onion for a minute, finish with coriander.
Serve it like this

Serve on a plate with fried lemongrass bits scattered on top and sliced chillies. Steamed rice and a simple soup alongside.

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What goes with Ga xao sa ot: a bread or rice, a side, something to drink and something sweet.

Bread or rice Cơm gà Hội An70 min
Bread or rice Methi thepla40 min
On the side Canh chua35 min
On the side Rau muong xao toi10 min
To drink Ca phe sua da10 min
Something sweet Che chuoi30 min
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