Champorado

Name: Champorado
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed; 4 cups water; 4 tablets tablea chocolate tablets, chopped; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup evaporated milk

A rich chocolate rice porridge made with glutinous rice and cocoa, served warm with a drizzle of milk.

30 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 cup glutinous rice, rinsed
4 cups water
4 tablets tablea chocolate tablets, chopped
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk

Instructions

1

In a pot, combine 4 cups water and 1 cup rinsed glutinous rice over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
2

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is softened and thickens.
3

Add 4 tablets chopped tablea chocolate tablets and stir constantly until fully melted and integrated into the porridge.
4

Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until dissolved, then remove the pot from heat.
5

Ladle porridge into bowls and drizzle with 1/4 cup evaporated milk before serving.

Questions

Can I make Champorado dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup evaporated milk. Swap the evaporated milk for a plant-based version of the same product. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Champorado keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Champorado?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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