A Filipino chicken and rice porridge simmered with ginger, garlic, fish sauce, broth, scallions, lemon, and crisp garlic.
15 min prep 45 min cook
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Rinse the rice until clean and cut the chicken thighs into large pieces.
Thinly slice 2 garlic cloves, fry them in vegetable oil for 2 minutes, and set aside for serving.
In the same oil, soften the onion, remaining garlic, and ginger for 4 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces and turn for 6 minutes, until the outside takes on color.
Add the rice, fish sauce, chicken stock, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Cook arroz caldo over low heat for 35 minutes, until the rice opens and the texture thickens.
Chop the scallions, slice the lemon, and serve with the fried garlic.
💡 Tip: Finely chop the ginger rather than grating it coarsely; during the long simmer its sharpness softens and no fibrous bits remain in the soup.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve arroz caldo with lemon, scallions, and fried garlic; optional hot pepper pickles fit well on the side.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~410
kcal calories
28
g protein
48
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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