Nqaij Qaib Hau (Boiled Chicken Medicine Soup)
  • CourseSoup
  • CuisineBudget-friendly
Servings
4servings
Servings
4servings
Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken, break down to pieces2-3 lbs chicken thighs and breast also work here
  • 2stalks lemongrass
  • 1bulb garlic, peeled
  • 1handful ginger, thinly sliced into coins
  • 2-3bunches bok choy, washed wellany type of greens work also
  • water
  • salt and pepper, season to taste
Instructions
  1. Fill a pot with water until 3/4 full and place it on stovetop over high heat.
  2. Add your chicken pieces to the pot with water and bring to a boil.
  3. As the water warms, a gray cloudy film or foam will start to gather on the top of the water. Gently remove this with a spoon. It’s ok if there’s a bit floating around.
  4. Prep the lemongrass: cut off ends, cut into three inch sections and use the blunt side of knife to crush.
  5. Add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass into pot with chicken.
  6. Turn the heat down to medium, and let it gently simmer for about 30 mins.
  7. The liquid should start to get a bit creamy but if you prefer a clear liquid, do less time.
  8. Add in your greens, simmer for 3 minutes and season to taste.
  9. Remove pot from heat. Remove lemongrass. Ginger pieces can be left in, if preferred, or removed.
  10. If preferred, remove chicken pieces and shred into bite sized pieces. You can also serve with the chicken pieces intact.
  11. Serve over rice and enjoy!
Nqaij Qaib Hau (Boiled Chicken Medicine Soup)
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  • CourseSoup
  • CuisineBudget-friendly
Servings
4 servings
Servings
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 whole chicken, break down to pieces 2-3 lbs chicken thighs and breast also work here
  • 2 stalks lemongrass
  • 1 bulb garlic, peeled
  • 1 handful ginger, thinly sliced into coins
  • 2-3 bunches bok choy, washed well any type of greens work also
  • water
  • salt and pepper, season to taste
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Instructions
  1. Fill a pot with water until 3/4 full and place it on stovetop over high heat.
  2. Add your chicken pieces to the pot with water and bring to a boil.
  3. As the water warms, a gray cloudy film or foam will start to gather on the top of the water. Gently remove this with a spoon. It’s ok if there’s a bit floating around.
  4. Prep the lemongrass: cut off ends, cut into three inch sections and use the blunt side of knife to crush.
  5. Add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass into pot with chicken.
  6. Turn the heat down to medium, and let it gently simmer for about 30 mins.
  7. The liquid should start to get a bit creamy but if you prefer a clear liquid, do less time.
  8. Add in your greens, simmer for 3 minutes and season to taste.
  9. Remove pot from heat. Remove lemongrass. Ginger pieces can be left in, if preferred, or removed.
  10. If preferred, remove chicken pieces and shred into bite sized pieces. You can also serve with the chicken pieces intact.
  11. Serve over rice and enjoy!
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