Grilled chicken with Vietnamese fermented glutinous rice | Gà nướng cơm rượu

By Helen's Recipes Published: February 28, 2024

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 40 mins
  • Ready In: 55 mins

  • Yield: 2 Servings

Vietnamese fermented glutinous rice, known as "cơm rượu," is a traditional dish of Vietnam consisting of white water with small, soft, fermented glutinous rice balls. Grilled chicken with Vietnamese fermented glutinous rice is a delicious and enticing dish that combines the succulent flavor of tender grilled chicken with the unique essence of fermented rice.

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Ingredients
Instructions
  • Rub salt onto the chicken, then rinse with clean water.
  • Put 3 fermented glutinous rice balls + 100ml of fermented glutinous rice water into a blender, blend smoothly with fish sauce, sugar cane syrup, oyster sauce, chili sauce, stock powder, pepper, minced lemongrass, minced garlic, minced shallot, then pour the mixture into marinated chicken, marinate for absorption.
  • Wrap the chicken in silver foil, cover tightly and bake for 20 minutes - 180°C (356°F). Then open the foil slightly, brush with more sauce, bake for another 15 minutes - 170°C (338°F) until done. (When baking, frequently check to prevent burning the chicken)
  • Put the remaining chicken sauce into a pot, add 1 tsp of corn starch and stir well.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with some roasted sesame seeds, and serve with the sauce on the side.