Filipino Chicken Porridge (Arroz Caldo)
★★★★★
SERVES
6
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
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the fish sauce and let simmer for a few minutes, then add rice and simmer a few minutes more, stirring often.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve arroz caldo with fried garlic flakes and green onions sprinkled on top.
