dinner · dairy-free
Gà nấu bia (beer braised chicken)
Chicken braised in beer with lemongrass, ginger and garlic until sticky—a favorite nhậu (drinking-party) dish.
- Time
- 50min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains wheat, fish and molluscs.
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Method
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1
Marinate chicken with fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar and half the lemongrass 20 minutes.
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2
Fry garlic, ginger and remaining lemongrass in oil, then brown the chicken.
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3
Pour in beer, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
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4
Uncover and reduce until the sauce is sticky and the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F).
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5
Finish with pepper, chili and scallions.
