Arroz Caldo

Name: Arroz Caldo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup yellow onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned; 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed; 6 cups chicken broth; 4 green onions, sliced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

A comforting Filipino chicken rice porridge simmered with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce. Garnished with hard-boiled eggs and fresh green onions.

50 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed
6 cups chicken broth
4 green onions, sliced
4 hard-boiled eggs, halved

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 6 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
3

Add 1.5 lbs cubed boneless chicken thighs and 2 tbsp fish sauce, cooking until chicken pieces turn opaque and reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes.
4

Stir in 1 cup rinsed glutinous rice and pour in 6 cups chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until rice is soft, stirring occasionally.
6

Serve warm garnished with 4 sliced green onions and 4 halved hard-boiled eggs.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Arroz Caldo reach?

For Arroz Caldo, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for fish sauce in Arroz Caldo?

The entry for Arroz Caldo calls for 2 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Arroz Caldo?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Arroz Caldo uses 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cubed.

Does Arroz Caldo contain fish?

Yes: 2 tbsp fish sauce. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Arroz Caldo?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 42 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 780 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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