Arroz Caldo
Arroz Caldong Manok loaded with ginger flavor is hearty, tasty, and the ultimate comfort food. This Filipino rice porridge is delicious as a midday snack or light meal.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 572kcal
Ingredients
- 1 (3 to 4 pounds) whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 6 cups water
- 2 bouillon cubes
- salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings
- 3 hardboiled eggs, peeled and halved
- ¼ cup fried garlic bits
- ¼ cup green onions, chopped
- calamansi or lemon, cut into wedges
- fish sauce
For the Fried Garlic Bits
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 head garlic, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Trim chicken of unwanted fat, rinse and drain well.
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, ginger and garlic. Cook, stirring regularly, until softened and aromatic.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned and have rendered juices. Add fish sauce and continue to cook for around 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add rice and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes or until rice starts to lightly brown.
- Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- Add bouillon cubes and stir to dissolve.
- Lower heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice has softened and expanded and the congee has thickened to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle into serving bowls. Top with boiled egg, green onions, and toasted garlic. Serve hot with calamansi and additional fish sauce on the side.
For the Fried Garlic Bits
- In a small pan over low heat, heat oil. Add garlic and cook until golden and crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove toasted garlic and drain on paper towels.
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Notes
To boost flavor and color, stir in a tablespoon or so of kasubha (safflower). If you have access to the more expensive saffron, the better! Add about a pinch of the threads as a little goes a long way.
Nutrition
Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 491mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1.6mg