Pro Tips

Toast the glutinous rice slightly in garlic and ginger before adding the broth to enhance the savory aroma.

Arroz Caldo Special with Chicharon and Egg

Arroz Caldo Special with Chicharon and Egg

Batangas, Luzon

A comforting, thick Filipino rice porridge infused with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, and chicken pieces, topped with crushed crunchy chicharon, hard-boiled egg, and toasted garlic bits.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Total: 60 min Easy Serves 13

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté garlic, onion, and julienned ginger until aromatic.
  2. Add chicken pieces and fish sauce, cooking until the chicken turns light brown.
  3. Add the washed rice and stir continuously for 2 minutes to toast slightly.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, for 35-40 minutes until rice breaks down into a porridge consistency.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle hot into bowls and top with toasted garlic, spring onions, hard-boiled egg halves, and crushed chicharon.

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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

Toast the glutinous rice slightly in garlic and ginger before adding the broth to enhance the savory aroma.
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Maria Santos

Traditional Filipino & Kapampangan Cuisine

Maria Santos is a valued contributor to the UlamDaily editorial team. Based in Pampanga, she shares recipes inspired by Kapampangan and traditional Filipino comfort food — dishes she learned through years of home cooking and family tradition.

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