Back to Vietnamese Cooking

Ga Xao Xa Ot
Chicken With Lemongrass and Chili

3 lbs chicken
4 cloves garlic
1 large onions
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt
2 tablespoons lemongrass, (minced)
1 teaspoon chilies (ground)
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nuoc man)

 

1 Rinse chicken and dry well.
2 Cut into small pieces.
3 Peel garlic and slice finely.
4 Cut onion into halves lengthwise and then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips.
5 Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
6 Add a pinch of salt, garlic and onion.
7 Fry over medium heat until onion becomes translucent.
8 Add lemon grass and chili.
9 Fry 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
10 Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
11 Add fish sauce, sugar and caramel sauce.
12 Mix well.
13 Add 1 cup water and cook 45 minutes or until chicen is tender.
14 Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.

 

Back to Vietnamese Cooking