What is a bamboo chicken?

A 'bamboo chicken' is a traditional name used to refer to a delicacy dish commonly found in certain regions of Southeast Asia, particularly in Vietnam. The dish is also referred to as 'ga tre' in Vietnamese.

Bamboo chicken involves cooking a whole young chicken inside bamboo stalks. The chicken is stuffed with a mixture of aromatic ingredients and rice, and then sealed inside a bamboo section that has been lined with banana leaves.

The stuffed bamboo section is then cooked over a charcoal grill or an open fire. The heat causes the bamboo to steam the chicken and the rice mixture, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.

The flavors and aromas imparted by the bamboo and the banana leaves, combined with the herbs and spices used in the stuffing, create a unique and delicious taste experience. Bamboo chicken is often served as a main dish and is considered a specialty in some parts of Southeast Asia.