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Champorado

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 5

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

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Questions

What is Champorado?

A rich chocolate rice porridge made with glutinous rice and cocoa, served warm with a drizzle of milk. This reference files it under Filipino breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 30 minutes start to finish.

How long does Champorado take?

As written, 30 minutes: 5 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is softened and thickens."

How do I know when Champorado is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 2: cook until the rice is softened and thickens. Step 3: cook until fully melted and integrated into the porridge.

Is Champorado gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Champorado is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the tablea.

How many calories are in Champorado?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 280 calories, with 6 g protein, 58 g carbohydrate and 3 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 45 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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