Arroz Caldo

Warm, comforting, and bursting with flavor, Arroz Caldo is a Filipino rice porridge that’s the ultimate bowl of comfort food. This one-pot dish combines tender, bone-in chicken, aromatic ginger, garlic, and onions, and a hint of umami from fish sauce, creating a savory base. Long-grain white rice is simmered in chicken broth infused with a touch of saffron, giving the porridge a luxurious golden hue and velvety texture. Topped with fragrant fried garlic, fresh green onions, and a squeeze of calamansi or lemon for brightness, this hearty recipe is perfect for chilly evenings or as a nourishing meal anytime. Quick to prepare in under an hour, this dish serves as a delicious showcase of Filipino cuisine's rich yet simple flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds chicken, preferably bone-in
• 30 grams ginger, sliced and pounded
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 pinch saffron threads
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup green onions, chopped
• 0.25 cup fried garlic
• 0 as needed calamansi or lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil. Sauté the chopped onion and pounded ginger until the onion turns translucent.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook until golden brown and fragrant.

Step 3

Add the chicken pieces into the pot and brown them on all sides. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the fish sauce and let it simmer for a minute to infuse the chicken with its flavor.

Step 5

Add the rice, stirring frequently to mix it well with the chicken and spices.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and add the saffron threads. Stir everything well and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is very tender and the mixture reaches a porridge-like consistency.

Step 8

Stir the porridge occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Step 9

Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions and fried garlic before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with calamansi or lemon wedges on the side for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2614.7 grams (2614.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2106

Total Fat 114.20g	146%
Saturated Fat 30.60g	153%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 544mg	181%
Sodium 8707mg	379%
Total Carbohydrate 104.40g	38%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 11.90g
Protein 156.00g	312%

Vitamin D 34IU	170%
Calcium 360mg	28%
Iron 17mg	95%
Potassium 3360mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.7%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 20.2%