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Filipino arroz caldo recipe

8-Ingredient Classic Filipino Arroz Caldo Recipe | Rice Porridge

This Filipino arroz caldo recipe is loaded with ginger and herbs for a delicious porridge perfect for when you’re feeling under the weather or need a soul-warming dish! With just 8 key ingredients, your soup pot will contain a hearty meal in under 30 minutes!
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Filipino arroz caldo recipe
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Filipino Arroz Caldo

  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • pounds cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 whole garlic head peeled and minced
  • 6 tablespoons fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce plus more for seasoning
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • olive oil
  • pepper to taste

Toppings (Optional)

  • green onion chopped
  • hardboiled eggs sliced in half
  • lemon or calamansi wedges
  • fish sauce
  • fried or roasted garlic minced
  • freshly ground pepper

Instructions

  • In a large stock pot, coat the bottom with olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, add the onions, ginger, and garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cooked shredded chicken, fish sauce, lemon juice, and pepper to taste. Mix to combine for 3 minutes.
  • Add the uncooked rice and stir to combine. Cook for another 3 minutes until the rice starts to lightly brown. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally.
  • Cover the stock pot and adjust to medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the arroz caldo has reached the desired thickness and the rice has softened. Season with additional pepper or fish sauce to taste.
  • Add the toppings when serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. Important! Cook the rice until just softened and the desired thickness of the porridge is achieved. If you leave the stock pot on the heat for too long, you may not have any liquid left. See Sam’s Pro Tips for this Filipino Arroz Caldo Recipe for further discussion.
  2. If the porridge becomes too thick or to reheat the next day, add some chicken broth to the desired thickness in a stock pot. Remember, the rice may absorb some of the liquid when stored as leftovers in the refrigerator. Water can also be used in a pinch but won't have as much flavor as the chicken broth.
  3. Fresh ginger works the best in this recipe! You can use frozen crushed ginger cubes, but the ginger flavor will not be as strong.
  4. While the arroz caldo is simmering, prepare the toppings if using to serve with the porridge.