Arroz Caldo

4.44 from 16 votes

Arroz Caldo is the ultimate comfort food. With flavorful chicken, ginger-flavored broth, and all the trimmings, this Filipino-style rice congee is hearty, tasty, and filling. Perfect for a midday snack or light meal.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time50 mins

Total Time1 hr

Course: Main Entree, Snack

Cuisine: Filipino

Keyword: chicken rice porridge, chicken rice soup

Servings: Servings

Calories: 572kcal

Author: Lalaine Manalo

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
1/4 cup fried garlic bits
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
calamansi or lemon, cut into wedges
fish sauce

For the Fried Garlic Bits

1/2 cup oil
1 head garlic, cut into wedges

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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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