Authentic Lao Porridge - Khao Piak Khao Gai
Learn how to make this comforting Lao chicken noodle soup called khao piak khao. It is a flavorful, aromatic porridge that is absolutely wonderful!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 chicken thighs
- 1 chicken breast
- 6 cilantro stems, leaves removed
- 1 onion, charred
- 6 slices of ginger medallions
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 3 lemongrass heads, smashed
- 4 chicken bullion
- 4 quarts of water
- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
- cilantro, chopped
- green onion, chopped
- fried shallots, to taste
- soy sauce, to taste
- fish sauce, to taste
- lime, wedged to taste
- oiled pepper, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
- 2
Meanwhile, peel the paper layer of the onion, and then charr the onion on the stove. Make sure you stay watching it so it doesn't catch fire.
- 3
Once the water boils, add the cilantro stems, onion, sliced ginger medallions, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, chicken bullion, chicken thighs, and chicken breasts into the boiling water.
- 4
Lower it to medium-high heat.
- 5
After 30 minutes, remove the chicken from the broth, place it in a bowl, and allow it to cool in the refrigerator so you can easily shred it without burning your hands (30 minutes).
- 6
Shred the chicken by hand and set aside.
- 7
Place the rice into the pot, partially cover with a lid. Stir occasionally every 5 minutes, which will allow the rice to break down and not stick at the bottom.
- 8
If the rice breaks down during cooking to quickly, add another cup of water as needed.
- 9
Cook for about 45 minutes until the desired consistency is reached.
- 10
Place the porridge into the bowl. Top the bowl with the shredded chicken and other garnishes.