Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken Porridge)
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Arroz Caldo (Filipino Chicken Porridge)
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Arroz Caldo is a delicious Filipino chicken porridge made by cooking rice in chicken stock until it's thick and creamy. Redolent of ginger, and served with a sunny array of condiments such as Calamansi, boiled eggs, and crisp garlic, this classic comfort food is the perfect way to brighten up a dreary day, while warming you up from the inside out.
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Ingredients
For Arroz Caldo
- 250 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs (2-3 thighs)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 25 grams garlic (4 large cloves garlic, minced)
- 175 grams onion (1 small yellow onion, finely chopped)
- 25 grams ginger (julienned)
- 210 grams long-grain glutinous rice (about 1 cup)
- 6 cups chicken stock (low sodium)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
For garnish
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- 6 calamansi
- 3 boiled eggs (sliced in half)
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Instructions
- Remove the skin from the 250 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs and then mince up the skin.
- Add the chicken skin and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to a heavy bottomed pot (such as a dutch oven), and fry over medium-low heat until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and set aside.
- Add the minced 25 grams garlic and fry until the garlic is light brown, and not sizzling any more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and set aside.
- Increase the burner to medium heat. Add the 175 grams onion and 25 grams ginger to the pot and fry until the onions have started to become tender (but not browned).
- Add the uncooked 210 grams long-grain glutinous rice to the pot and fry for about 30 seconds, to coat every grain with oil.
- Add the 6 cups chicken stock , f1 tablespoon fish sauce, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper along with the chicken thighs.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and skim off any scum or fat that floats to the top.
- Turn down the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook the chicken until it's fall-apart tender (about 30 minutes). Be sure to stir this a few times to keep the rice from burning to the bottom of the pot.
- When the chicken is tender, remove it from the pot, and shred the meat using two forks. Keep the shredded chicken covered until the porridge is done.
- The Arroz Caldo should be starting to get thick at this point, so be sure to stir it more frequently to keep it from burning. When it reaches your desired consistency, the porridge is done. I usually let it cook for another 20-30 minutes. This is a good time to prepare all your condiments.
- When the porridge has thickened to your liking, taste it and season with salt if needed.
- Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir it in to reheat.
- Serve the Arroz Caldo garnished with 2 scallions, 3 boiled eggs, fried garlic, chicken cracklins, 6 Calamansi wedges or halves, and an additional teaspoon of fish sauce.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
408kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
842mg
(35%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
74mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 842mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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