How long does Cha Gio take to cook?

Total time is about 50 minutes for 2 servings.

Is Cha Gio vegetarian?

No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.

What are the main ingredients?

The headline ingredients are basil, mint, fish sauce.

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Cha Gio

Name: Cha Gio
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 2 tbsp basil; 1 tsp mint; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 2 cloves lime; 3 tbsp lemongrass; 300 g cilantro; 1 tsp cucumber; salt; pepper

Cha Gio — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home.

50 min2 serveseasy

Cha Gio — a classic vietnamese dish made simple at home. This Vietnamese main is sized for 2 and comes together in about 50 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

232

kcal

25g

Protein

65g

Carbs

11g

Fat

main

Ingredients

basil2 tbsp
mint1 tsp
fish sauce2 tbsp
lime2 cloves
lemongrass3 tbsp
cilantro300 g
cucumber1 tsp
saltstaple
pepperstaple

Method

1
Prep all ingredients for cha gio and measure them out.
2
Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.
3
Add main ingredients and cook until just done.
4
Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.
5
Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Cha Gio take to cook?: Total time is about 50 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Cha Gio vegetarian?: No — this recipe contains non-vegetarian ingredients.
What are the main ingredients?: The headline ingredients are basil, mint, fish sauce.

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