Lao Sua Gai (Sua Chicken)
Lao Sua Gai (Sua Chicken) is a traditional Vietnamese dish consisting of poached or steamed chicken served with a light dipping sauce made from fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and garlic. It is often served with rice and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs)
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups water
- Cooked rice and fresh herbs (such as mint, cilantro, and Thai basil) for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Carefully add the whole chicken to the pot and lower the heat to a simmer. Cook the chicken for about 45-60 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the dipping sauce by mixing the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Adjust the taste to your preference.
- Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before cutting it into serving pieces.
- Serve the Lao Sua Gai with the dipping sauce, cooked rice, and fresh herbs on the side.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 444kcal (22%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 36g (72%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 143mg (48%)Sodium: 1284mg (56%)Potassium: 426mg (12%)Fiber: 0.1gSugar: 7g (8%)Vitamin A: 276IU (6%)Vitamin C: 8mg (10%)Calcium: 39mg (4%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
