Chicken Arroz Caldo
Chicken Arroz Caldo is a warm, comforting rice porridge.It features chicken, rice, ginger, and garlic.Traditionally served hot with flavorful garnishes.A beloved Filipino comfort dish for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice, rinsed
- 500 g chicken (bone-in preferred)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, sliced or grated
- 6 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Stir in rice and mix well.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is soft and porridge-like.
- Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
Notes
- Bone-in chicken adds more flavour.
- Consistency can be adjusted with more broth.
- Ginger is essential for authentic taste.
- Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Best served fresh and hot.