Cháo Lovers: 6 Vietnamese Congee Recipes to Make on Repeat A Classic Vietnamese Comfort Food: Congee (Cháo) Vietnamese congee (cháo) is comfort in its purest form — warm, silky rice simmered until it becomes a soothing, spoonable bowl. Every region in Vietnam has its own take, and every bowl tells a different story. Some are…
Lemongrass Mushroom Congee (Vegan Chao) is a clean, aromatic bowl built on Vietnamese pantry staples. The base is simple: jasmine rice simmered until creamy, brightened with lemongrass and ginger, and finished with savory mushrooms for natural umami. It’s light, comforting, and plant‑based without feeling minimal. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate,…
Saigon Lemongrass & Tamarind Hot Pot (Lẩu Chua Cay) is bright, tangy, aromatic, and built for gathering. Lẩu chua cay balances lemongrass, tamarind, tomatoes, and chiles to create a broth that’s light, refreshing, and bold without heaviness. This version highlights Southern Vietnamese flavors: sour, spicy, fragrant, and perfect for seafood or mixed vegetables. This post…
A comfort meal classic, this Shrimp Congee with Scallion Oil (Cháo Tôm) elevates this home recipe. Shrimp congee is one of the most comforting bowls in Vietnamese home cooking—silky rice porridge, sweet shrimp, and a spoonful of scallion oil that brings everything to life. It’s light, nourishing, and deeply aromatic without being heavy. This version…
Lemongrass Beef Pho Hot Pot – A bright, aromatic Vietnamese hot pot built on a pho‑style broth infused with lemongrass, charred onion, ginger, and warm spices. Thinly sliced beef cooks tableside for a fresh, interactive meal that blends classic pho comfort with modern hot pot ease. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon…
Beef Congee with Ginger (Cháo Bò) using simple ingredients, clean flavors for warmth that hits immediately. Beef congee is one of the quiet classics of Vietnamese home cooking. This version leans into ginger and freshly cracked black pepper, two aromatics that pair naturally with beef and give the bowl its signature lift. The rice cooks…
Vietnamese Chicken Curry (Cà Ri Gà) – A cozy, aromatic curry with coconut milk, lemongrass, and tender chicken — the kind of recipe you’ll come back to again and again. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. These small commissions help support the development of new recipes,…
Fish Congee with Dill & Ginger (Cháo Cá) – A light, aromatic Vietnamese congee built on ginger‑scented broth, tender flakes of white fish, and the unmistakable freshness of dill. This bowl is gentle, nourishing, and deeply comforting — the kind of cháo you crave when you want something warm, clean, and restorative. This post may…
Pork Rib Congee (Cháo Sườn), a warm, restorative Vietnamese rice porridge simmered slowly with pork ribs until the broth turns naturally rich and milky. This version is simple, deeply savory, and built on classic technique — the kind of bowl that feels like home. Why Pork Rib Congee (Cháo Sườn) Works Cháo sườn is all…
Vietnamese-Inspired Bone Broth – A clean, restorative broth built on roasted bones, charred aromatics, and Vietnamese pantry logic. This is the broth you keep on the stove when you want something deeply comforting but not heavy — a Vietnamese‑leaning bone broth that’s clean, savory, and quietly aromatic. Roasted bones build depth, ginger and onion add…