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Mien Ga

Mien Ga, or Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, is a delightful dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 whole chicken about 3-4 pounds
  • 8 cups of water
  • 1 onion halved
  • 3 cloves of garlic smashed
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger sliced
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of black pepper
  • 1 package of rice noodles about 12 ounces
  • Fresh herbs cilantro and green onions for garnish
  • Optional toppings: bean sprouts lime wedges, chili sauce

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, combine the whole chicken, water, onion, garlic, ginger, salt, and fish sauce. Bring the broth to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  2. Simmer the chicken for about 30 minutes or until fully cooked.
  3. Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool slightly before shredding.
  4. Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions.
  5. Once the chicken is shredded, strain the broth to remove solids.
  6. In serving bowls, place a portion of noodles and top with shredded chicken. Ladle the hot broth over everything.
  7. Finish with fresh herbs and optional toppings.

Notes

This soup is comforting and can be customized with various toppings.