If you are looking for authentic Filipino comfort food, our arroz caldo recipe is something you have to try. Similar to Chinese chicken congee, the Arroz Caldo is delicious with its chicken and ginger-flavoured broth. You can also enjoy it with various toppings, like hard-boiled eggs, chopped scallions or fried garlic and shallots. The warmth from the Arroz Caldo is sure to make you feel better on days when you're feeling under the weather.
Meal: Breakfast, Dinner Cuisine: Filipino
Preparation time: Cooking time: Total time: Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
120ml plus 3 tbsp canola oil
12 garlic cloves, minced
600g boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tsp black pepper and more to taste
210g uncooked jasmine rice
1.4l homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth
1 tbsp lime juice
Salt
4 scallions, sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
Equipment
1 frying pan
Paper towel
1 plate
1 soup pot
Directions
Heat 120ml oil and fry two-thirds of the garlic over medium heat. Stir until garlic turns light golden brown. Remove the garlic from the oil and spread it out on a paper towel-lined plate. Set aside.
In the soup pot, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of canola oil and add the chicken. Cook for 6 minutes or until brown. Add onion and fry for 3 minutes. Stir in ginger and remaining garlic and fry till they turn brown. Pour in fish sauce and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add rice and mix everything.
Pour in chicken stock and boil for 30 minutes. Add lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the Arroz Caldo in bowls. Garnish with scallions and egg slices.
Cooking tips
Our arroz caldo recipe is delicious and easy to make. If you are living away from home or crave something homemade, this dish is perfect for you. Here's what you can do to make cooking the Arroz Caldo a guaranteed success:
Use chicken parts with bones. Chicken wings and legs will make your dish more flavourful.
For thicker porridge, use glutinous rice. You can also use cooked rice, but it will require three to four cups of water.
Do not use dried or ground ginger. Fresh ginger plays a significant role in flavouring your dish.
Missing some ingredients?
Nowadays, our health is our number one priority. If you're looking for a tasty dish to keep you and your family healthy, try making our Arroz Caldo. It contains immunity-boosting ingredients like ginger and is low in fat. Order from your nearest pandamart and have your ginger, chicken and rice delivered to you in just under 20 minutes!
