Arroz caldo (ginger chicken rice porridge)

A Filipino rice porridge, a Spanish-named relative of Chinese congee: rice cooked down in ginger-flavoured stock with chicken, fried garlic and a cooked egg. Popular for breakfast and for those recovering from illness.

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Method

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1. For serving, fry the sliced garlic in 3 tbsp oil over low heat until golden brown, then drain on paper towel.
2. In a large pot, sauté the onion, the 3 chopped garlic cloves and the ginger in the remaining oil.
3. Add the chicken, and fry for 4-5 minutes, then drizzle with the fish sauce. ⏱ Timer: 4 min
4. Add the rinsed rice, stir for 1-2 minutes, then pour in the stock, and stir in the saffron or turmeric. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
5. Bring to the boil, then simmer covered over low heat, stirring often, for 35-40 minutes, until the rice breaks down and the porridge is thick and creamy. If too thick, add water. ⏱ Timer: 35 min
6. The chicken can be taken out, the meat pulled off the bone, and returned to the pot. Season with fish sauce and pepper.
7. Top each bowl with half a cooked egg, spring onion and fried garlic, and serve with calamansi or lemon.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Thickens on standing; thin with hot water or stock when reheating.
• The fried garlic and lemon are essential — they give it its flavour.

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