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Arroz Caldo with Chicken and Ginger

A comforting Filipino rice porridge made with chicken, ginger, and garlic. Perfect for a chilly morning and safe for shellfish allergies.

60m4 servings
Contains eggContains fishSHELLFISH-free
350 cal|25g protein|35g carbs|10g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 450 g Chicken Thighs
  • 1 cup Rice
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 5.08 cm Ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 large Hard-boiled Eggs
  • 2 stalks Green Onions
  • 1 Lemon

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1In a pot, combine chicken thighs, rice, chicken broth, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is tender.
  2. 2Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  3. 3Stir in fish sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  4. 4Serve arroz caldo hot, garnished with sliced hard-boiled eggs, chopped green onions, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Substitutions

Fish Sauce → Soy Sauce

Flavor alternative for those who dislike fish sauce

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