Arroz Caldo (Filipino style Porridge / Congee)

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Chef :

Bethica Das

Arroz Caldo (Filipino style Porridge / Congee)

#ATW - This is a classic Filipino comfort food that is a Chinese inspired recipe with a Spanish name. It is a healthy one pot meal that is simply divine, heart warming and is just perfect for a cold wintry night.

Ingredient

1 cup

boneless chicken, cubed

1/2 cup

rice

3 tbsp.

oil

onion, chopped

8-10

garlic cloves, chopped

1 tsp.

ginger, chopped

1/4 cup

spring onion (white part), chopped

1/2 tsp.

pepper powder or to taste

4 cups

chicken stock

1 tbsp.

spring onion, chopped

as required

few coriander leaves

pinch

red chili flakes (opt)

as required

boiled egg for each serving

as required

lime wedges

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan and fry 3/4 of the chopped garlic till golden brown in colour. Drain and keep aside.

* Step 2

Heat remaining oil and sauté the ginger, garlic and onion till light brown. Now add the chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes on a high flame.

* Step 3

Then add the soaked rice and sauté for 2 minutes. Add pepper powder and chicken stock. Bring it to a boil and simmer, covered on a low flame till the porridge is thick to a desired consistency. Be sure to stir at intervals.

* Step 4

When done, spoon in individual bowls and serve, garnished with a boiled egg, fried garlic, chili flakes, spring onion, coriander leaves and a dash of lime.