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Stir frequently when cooking glutinous rice with coconut milk to prevent it from sticking and burning at the bottom of the pan.

Special Arroz Valenciana Ilonggo

Special Arroz Valenciana Ilonggo

Iloilo, Visayas

A festive Filipino rice dish made with glutinous rice, chicken, chorizo de bilbao, bell peppers, green peas, and turmeric cooked in rich coconut milk and chicken broth.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 45 min Total: 75 min Medium Serves 19

Instructions

  1. Sauté garlic, onion, and chicken pieces until chicken is lightly browned.
  2. Add sliced chorizo de bilbao and sauté for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the washed rice, turmeric powder, coconut milk, and chicken broth.
  4. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is fully cooked.
  5. Garnish with sliced bell peppers and green peas before serving.

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Pro Tips & Troubleshooting

Stir frequently when cooking glutinous rice with coconut milk to prevent it from sticking and burning at the bottom of the pan.
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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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