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Vietnamese Ginger Chicken (Ga Kho Gung) - fragrant and fresh ginger with a savory sauce! | recipe from runawayrice.com

Ginger Chicken (Ga Kho Gung)

This classic Viet dish, Ginger Chicken, strikes a wonderful balance between zesty, sweet and savory.  The ginger is mildly spicy and wonderfully fragrant.  Add in the robust marinade and you have a flavorful dish that is super easy to make.  This is one of my favorites when I need to put a meal together fast.  Add rice and some steamed vegetables […]

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Dried Shredded Chicken (Cha Bong Ga) | recipe from runawayrice.com

Dried Shredded Chicken (Cha Bong Ga, Ruoc Ga)

If you’re constantly on-the-go like me you sometimes wait until you are so famished you barely have the strength to get into your car and drive to find food.  It’s times like these when you need something already made that you can easily turn into a quick meal.  Well, this Dried Shredded Chicken dish is […]

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5-Spice Beer Can Chicken (Ga Nuong Ngu Vi Huong)

5-Spice Beer Can Chicken (Ga Nuong Ngu Vi Huong)

Cooking a chicken on a beer can may seem gimmicky but you will be amazed at how tender and juicy the chicken comes out using this cooking method.  Every time I cook a chicken this way I am amazed with how simple the recipe is and how it never fails to wow my guests.  The rub with […]

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Vermicelli Soup with Chicken, Pork Roll and Egg (Bun Thang) | recipe from runawayrice.com

Vermicelli Soup with Chicken, Steamed Pork Roll and Egg (Bun Thang)

When I moved away for college, this was the dish I made regularly.  With its hearty broth, rice vermicelli, shredded chicken, steamed pork roll, fried eggs and fresh greens, this soup was (and still is) the perfect combination of Viet flavors.  It’s a dish that was pretty simple to make and I felt good about cooking some authentic Vietnamese food for myself.  My recipe […]

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Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps - Just like Cheesecake Factory Appetizer | recipe from runawayrice.com

Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you need a tasty dish with lots of pizzazz, look no further! These Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps are beautiful when assembled, absolutely scrumptious and so much fun to eat. There’s something so carefree (and messy!) about eating with your fingers and this is the perfect dish for you to just dig in. Grab a […]

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Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Dumpling (Banh Khuc) - savory and hearty Vietnamese dumplings | recipe from runawayrice.com

Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Dumplings (Banh Khuc / Xoi Khuc)

There is nothing more satisfying than these savory Sticky Rice and Mung Bean Dumplings (Banh Khuc / Xoi Khuc) filled with hearty mung bean, ground chicken and coated with delicious sticky rice. In Viet cuisine we use a lot of glutinous / sticky rice which gives foods that chewy, sticky consistency and it is a […]

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Sweet and Savory Sauteed Chicken (Ga Ro Ti) Mouth-wateringly good and very easy to make! | recipe from runawayrice.com

Savory and Sweet Sautéed Chicken (Ga Ro Ti)

This is my version of the classic Vietnamese dish Ga Ro Ti using the essential Vodka 5-Spice Marinade. There are many variations for making this scrumptious dish with some opting to bake it. That technique is good too but I like the pan-cook method because it’s faster and I can easily thicken the marinade into a rich caramelly […]

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Steamed Minced Meat Rice Cake (Banh Gio) - Easy, Delicious Shortcut Recipe | recipe from runawayrice.com

Steamed Minced Meat Rice Cake (Banh Gio)

Often I crave my favorite Viet dishes but don’t have the time to make them as per the traditional recipes.  This Steamed Minced Meat Rice Cake is one of those dishes where the prep time can be a bit daunting.  Called Banh Gio, this savory cake is typically individually wrapped in banana leaves in the shape of a pyramid.  Although knowing […]

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Slow Cooker Chicken Curry (Ca Ri Ga) | recipe from runawayrice.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Curry (Ca Ri Ga)

This recipe for hearty Vietnamese-style chicken curry and vegetables using a slow cooker will become one of your favorites because of the simplicity.  Prep everything the night before and refrigerate.  Prior to leaving for work, put everything in the slow cooker and let it works its magic.  When you get home, thicken the curry.  During the last […]

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Refreshing and Healthy Chicken Cabbage Salad (Goi Ga) | recipe from runawayrice.com

Cabbage Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai)

This recipe for Cabbage Chicken Salad (Goi Ga Bap Cai) is an easy-to-make salad you can serve as a main meal or side dish.  The aroma of the Vietnamese coriander and the mint adds such freshness to this salad and the combination of shredded veggies, chicken and fish sauce dipping sauce is absolutely delicious!  If you’re […]

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