Arroz Caldo
User Reviews
4.7
111 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
572 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Filipino
Arroz Caldo
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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.
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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.
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 Information
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Calories
572kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
720mg
(30%)
Potassium
491mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
150IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2.1mg
(2%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 572kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 491mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 150IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
111 reviews
Excellent
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