Photograph of the finished Tam Ky Chicken Rice

Vietnam · Cơm gà Tam Kỳ

Tam Ky Chicken Rice

1 hr Hands-on time
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Whole free-range chicken Whole free-range chicken 2.2 lb
  • Photograph of Rice Rice 14.1 oz
  • Photograph of Turmeric powder Turmeric powder 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Onion Onion 2
  • Photograph of Vietnamese coriander Vietnamese coriander 1.4 oz
  • Photograph of Chilli Chilli 4
  • Photograph of Lime Lime 2
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup

Method

  1. 1 Boil the chicken with ginger and onion, then turn off the heat and let it sit in the pot for 15 minutes to tenderize the meat and crisp up the skin.
  2. 2 Remove the chicken from the boiling water, soak it in ice water, then shred it into large strips.
  3. 3 Cook the rice using the chicken broth, adding turmeric powder to give it a golden color.
  4. 4 Mix shredded chicken with thinly sliced onions, coriander, fish sauce, and lime juice to make a salad.
  5. 5 Serve the rice on a plate, place the chicken salad on top, and eat it with chili peppers and ginger fish sauce.
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