Lugaw

Name: Lugaw
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 cup glutinous rice, washed; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 4 stalks green onions, chopped; 2 tbsp fried garlic; 2 tbsp calamansi juice

A comforting Filipino rice porridge infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and savory broth. Served piping hot with crispy garlic chips, fresh scallions, and citrus juice.

40 minEasyServes 4220 cal/serving

FilipinoBreakfastStovetopStandardDairy-FreeNut-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
1 yellow onion, diced
1 cup glutinous rice, washed
6 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp fish sauce
4 stalks green onions, chopped
2 tbsp fried garlic
2 tbsp calamansi juice

Instructions

1

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

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 6 cloves minced garlic, and 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, sauteing for 3 to 4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3

Stir in 1 cup washed glutinous rice and cook for 2 minutes to toast the grains slightly.
4

Pour in 6 cups chicken broth and bring the liquid to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick.
6

Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and remove the pot from heat.
7

Ladle into bowls and top with 4 stalks chopped green onions, 2 tbsp fried garlic, and a drizzle of 2 tbsp calamansi juice.

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Questions

What is Lugaw?

A comforting Filipino rice porridge infused with aromatic ginger, garlic, and savory broth. Served piping hot with crispy garlic chips, fresh scallions, and citrus juice. This reference files it under Filipino breakfast: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

How long does Lugaw take?

As written, 40 minutes: 10 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (25 minutes): "Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick."

How do I know the sauce has reduced enough in Lugaw?

Step 5 reads: "Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thick." Go by step 5, and note that a wider pan gets there faster. The usual test is that the sauce coats the back of a spoon and a finger drawn through it leaves a clean line.

What can I use instead of calamansi in Lugaw?

The entry for Lugaw calls for 2 tbsp calamansi juice. In its place: Two parts lime juice to one part orange juice.

Does Lugaw contain fish?

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

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