How to Make Filipino Rice (Arroz Valenciana) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Filipino Rice, also known as Arroz Valenciana, is a traditional Filipino dish that is perfect for special occasions and gatherings. This dish is similar to the Spanish paella, with its flavorful and aromatic rice complemented by a variety of meats and vegetables. Arroz Valenciana is a dish that truly reflects the fusion of Spanish and Filipino cuisine, making it a beloved dish in the Philippines.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 ¼ pounds chicken legs, thighs, and wings
  • 1 ½ cups sweet peas
  • 1 (7 ounce) can olives
  • 2 links chorizo de bilbao (spicy Spanish semi-cured sausage), or to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups glutinous sweet rice (malagkit)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced lengthwise

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 pounds of chicken

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add paprika and mix well. Add chicken, sweet peas, olives, chorizo, salt, and pepper; mix thoroughly. Cover and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook until juices are released, about 5 minutes. Add water; cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add sweet rice; mix well. Cover and cook until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour coconut milk into the skillet and bring to a boil. Cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper. Cover and cook until rice is tender and chicken is no longer pink near the bone, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Garnish with hard-boiled eggs.
  • Nutrition

    580 cal.

    • Total Fat: 40g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 438mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 357mg