Vietnamese Chicken Ragoût (Ragu Gà) is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender, marinated chicken, vibrant vegetables like carrots and potatoes, and a rich, savoury broth infused with tomato paste and aromatic bay leaves. This classic fusion dish, inspired by French culinary traditions, is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a flavourful, tender stew. Whether served with steamed rice or crusty bread, Ragu Gà is a wholesome and satisfying meal that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients:
- 500-550 grams chicken drumsticks and wings (cleaned, cut into pieces)
- 200 grams carrots
- 275 grams potatoes
- 100 grams dried white kidney beans
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 can (284 mL) chicken broth
Ragoût seasoning: salt, mushroom powder
Optional: 1 tablespoon annatto oil (for natural colouring)
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
- 1 tablespoon mushroom powder
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
