How to Make Chicken Arroz Caldo (Chicken Rice Porridge) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Arroz Caldo, also known as Chicken Rice Porridge, is a comforting and hearty Filipino dish that is perfect for a cool and rainy day or whenever you're craving a warm and filling meal. This dish is a popular comfort food in the Philippines and is often enjoyed as a midday snack or a simple and satisfying dinner option.

This delicious and fragrant chicken and rice porridge is made with simple and affordable ingredients, making it a budget-friendly option for a family meal or gat...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 ¼ pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (Optional)
  • 5 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup glutinous sweet rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 lemon, sliced (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce for sprinkling, if desired (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add chicken wings; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in fish sauce, cover, and cook another 2 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot. Stir in sweet rice and bring mixture to a boil. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Portion soup into bowls and garnish with green onion. Serve with lemon slices and additional fish sauce, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    294 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 1586mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 209mg