How to Cook Perfect Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge)

Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge).

You can have Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge) using 13 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge)

1. Prepare 1 cup of Glutinous rice.
2. You need 1 cup of Jasmine rice.
3. You need 2 Tbsps of Cooking oil.
4. Prepare 1/2 of Chicken (cut parts to your liking).
5. It’s 1 pc. of Ginger (Julienne cuts).
6. It’s 6 cloves of Garlic (minced).
7. Prepare 1 of medium size Onion (diced).
8. Prepare 1 Tbsp of Salt + Black pepper.
9. Prepare 5 cups of Water.
10. You need 3 Tbsps of Safflower/Kasubha.
11. You need 1/2 bundle of Lemongrass.
12. You need 1 Tbsps of Crushed Crunchy Garlic Toppings (garnish) per serving.
13. Prepare 1 Tbsp of Spring onions (garnish) per serving.

Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge) instructions

1. Combine glutinous and jasmine rice together, then add water to submerge and mix rice combination entirely. Soak for 3-5hrs..
2. Chop the half chicken into small parts, then wash thoroughly before setting aside..
3. Place your cooking pot onto your stove, set in medium heat. Start sautéing ginger, garlic, and onion..
4. Add chicken parts, mix well. Add in the rice combination. Stir. Let simmer 5-8mins. Add salt and black pepper..
5. Add in water. Stir well until rice is nice and soft (not too mushy). Add more hot water if porridge is too thick. Add Safflower (it’ll give a yellowish colour) then stir then add lemongrass, and let simmer for 3-5mins.. Once well cooked. Taste. Add salt/black pepper if necessary..
6. Pour into a bowl. Garnish with crunchy minced garlic and spring onions. Adding a boiled egg per serving is optional but always serve this dish while it hot and fresh from the pot!.
7. Share and enjoy! 💟.