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Vietnamese ginger chicken (Gar Kogun)

Recipe by LE RIZ JAUNE

Simple and flavorful Vietnamese ginger chicken recipe, called Gar Kogun. The chicken is marinated in ginger, garlic, shallot, pepper and fish sauce, then caramelized with sugar before being simmered until tender. Served with white rice and sprinkled with fresh cilantro.

EasyVietnameseServes 4

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Source Video
57m
Prep
33m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.50
Total cost
$1.12
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Debone and cut the chicken
  • Marinate the chicken
  • Caramelize the sugar
  • Cook the chicken
  • Simmer
  • Reduce the sauce

Safety Warnings

  • Be careful with hot oil during sugar caramelization.
  • Burnt sugar can make the sauce bitter.
  • Boiling water can cause splatters; handle with care.

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