Ca ri ga is the curry that shows off the gentler side of Vietnamese cooking. It's fragrant rather than fiery, with lemongrass and mild curry powder simmered in coconut milk until the whole kitchen smells incredible.
Tender chicken thighs, sweet potato and carrot soak up all that golden sauce, which is made for mopping up with a crusty baguette or spooning over steamed rice. It's comfort food, Vietnamese style.
Best of all, it's a one-pot dish that mostly looks after itself on the stove. Brown, simmer, done — perfect for a midweek dinner that tastes like it took far more effort than it did.
