I just came back from a short trip to Vietnam.
I spent two days in Ho Chi Minh City, practically eating through every corner of it.
One of the dishes that I really enjoyed during this past trip was Vietnamese chicken curry or Ca Ri Ga, which is the local version of Indian curry.
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I love curries and really enjoyed the Vietnamese version of it.
Loaded with tender and perfectly cooked chicken, carrots and potatoes, Vietnamese chicken curry is lighter and flavorful, thanks to the ubiquitous fish sauce used in its cooking.
As soon as I am home, I had to develop this recipe to share with you. Making a mean pot of chicken curry is easier than you think, as long as you have all the ingredients.
These days, you can get them at local supermarkets: lemongrass, bottled curry powder and fish sauce.
Once you have them, this dish is a quick 30 minutes recipe to make.
Serve the Vietnamese chicken curry with steamed rice or French bread.
The curry sauce is a little spicy but delightful; the rice or bread will soak up the curry, making this dish one of the most delicious comfort foods for this season. Enjoy!
How Many Calories Per Serving?
This recipe is only 475 calories per serving.
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Vietnamese Chicken Curry
Vietnamese Chicken Curry - best Ca Ri Ga recipe ever, with tender chicken, rich curry with potatoes and carrots. This chicken curry is so good!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 oz. (56 g) shallot or onion, diced
- 1 lb. (0.4 kg) boneless and skinless chicken thighs, cut into big pieces
- 3 tablespoons curry powder or Madras curry powder
- 2 lemongrass, white parts only, cut into 4-inch strips, pounded
- 4 oz. (115 g) carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
- 6 oz. (170 g) potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 can 14.5 oz. (1 3/4 cups chicken broth)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Heat a small pot on medium heat, add the oil until heated. Saute the shallot or onion until softened or aromatic before adding the chicken. Stir the chicken a few times before adding the curry powder, lemongrass, carrots and potatoes. Stir to combine well. Add the chicken broth and coconut milk, turn the heat to low. Cover the pot and let simmer and cook for about 20 - 30 mins, or until the chicken, carrots and potatoes become tender.
- Add the fish sauce and sugar, stir to combine well. Serve hot with steamed rice and/or French bread.
Nutrition Information
Yield
3Serving Size
3 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 475Total Fat 29gSaturated Fat 10gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 144mgSodium 1014mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 5gSugar 5gProtein 34g
Damien
Can this be made ahead and reheated or cooked on the day in a slow cooker but prept the night before.I have only ever made it fresh but I have a limited time.
Rasa Malaysia
Sure yes
Amit S
Thank you for this delicious Vietnamese chicken curry recipe. Real easy and quick to make and came out great.
Nick
Thanks for the recipe. It’s delicious! The only thing I’ve added is a bit of chilli to spice it up.
Viet
you should try chicken curry with noodle (chicken curry doesn’t go well with steamed rice) + a lemon salt as dipping sauce for the meat (slightly dip).
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for the suggestion.
Heather Gabel
My family and I absolutely LOVE the Vietnamese Chicken Curry. I’m not a great cook but this recipe is fool proof a breeze to make and turns out fabulous every time!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Heather, awesome, please try more recipes on my site: https://rasamalaysia.com/recipe-index-gallery/
John
I cook the Vietnamese curry chicken and I use Madras curry powder. I don’t think I would use this powder as it taste like Indian curry. I wish I can attached photo. I preferred Malaysian Curry.
Thank you,
Die heart Malaysian
Rasa Malaysia
Hi John, yes, Madras is very Indian taste. I used a generic curry powder and it tastes good.
Melanie Kenefsky
if i use palm sugar how much should I use??
Rasa Malaysia
Should be the same.
Kalli
Well as per usual, find a great recipes, shopes are shut so I substitute – this time
Lemon juice for lemongrass – to avoid potatoes and carrots not sufficiently cooked zapped in the microwave – overall a great recipe for a weekday meal – thank you
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for trying this Vietnamese chicken curry recipe!
Healthy Kitchen 101
The chicken curry looks really interesting in the Vietname style! I love curry so much that I’d love to try all recipes of curry. Cannot wait to try this want!! xo
– Natalie
alex
I followed this vietnamese chicken curry recipe to a tee and I did not like the way it came out. The flavor was kinda gross and the carrots and potatos were near raw even though I simmered it on low for 30 minutes. I had to turn up the heat and let cook for another 5 minutes or so. But I did enjoy the summer rolls. The peanut sauce is delicious