Filipino Chicken Porridge (Arroz Caldo) Recipe

Name: Filipino Chicken Porridge (Arroz Caldo)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for frying; one 1-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and minced, divided; 1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 cup short grain rice; 4 cups chicken broth; Green onions, thinly sliced, as garnish; Fried garlic flakes, as garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for frying
one 1-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and minced, divided
1 to 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 cup short grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
Green onions, thinly sliced, as garnish
Fried garlic flakes, as garnish

1
Heat canola oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ginger, onion, and 3 cloves of garlic and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
2
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the fish sauce and let simmer for a few minutes, then add rice and simmer a few minutes more, stirring often.
4
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat and let simmer, stirring frequently until the chicken and rice are cooked through, about 25 to 30 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make fried garlic flakes: Heat a few tablespoons of canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 3 cloves of minced garlic and fry until a deep golden brown. Transfer the flakes to a paper towel and set aside.
6
Serve arroz caldo with fried garlic flakes and green onions sprinkled on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for frying, one 1-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and finely chopped, 1 small onion, chopped, 6 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and minced, divided, and more.

Yes, Filipino Chicken Porridge (Arroz Caldo) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Filipino Chicken Porridge (Arroz Caldo)

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