CHICKEN IN LEMONGRASS (GA XAO XA OT)

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Make and share this Chicken in Lemongrass (Ga Xao Xa Ot) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie in Texas

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h2m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 lbs chicken
4 cloves garlic
1 large onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
salt
2 tablespoons lemongrass, Minced
1 teaspoon chile, Ground
4 tablespoons fish sauce (nuoc mam)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon caramel sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken and dry well.
  • Cut into small pieces.
  • Peel garlic and slice finely.
  • Cut onion into halves lengthwise and then cut lengthwise into 1/2 inch strips.
  • Heat oil in large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add a pinch of salt, garlic and onion.
  • Fry over medium heat until onion becomes translucent.
  • Add lemon grass and chili.
  • Fry 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add fish sauce, sugar and caramel sauce.
  • Mix well.
  • Add 1 cup water and cook 45 minutes or until chicen is tender.
  • Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary.
  • CARAMEL SAUCE: Mix 1/2 c sugar with 4 tablespoons of water in heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat and let boil until mixture changes colour.
  • Turn heat down to low and heat until brown.
  • Add 1/2 cup water to mixture.
  • Stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and store in a jar in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.1, Fat 61.5, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 255.2, Sodium 1673.2, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.5, Protein 64.9

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