How to cook Arroz Caldo
Filipino Arroz Caldo Recipe is often thought to be a Spanish dish because of its name. This dish is actually a Chinese Congee that was adapted to the tastes of the Spanish colonial settlers who patronized Chinese restaurants in the Philippines.
Many Filipino think that Lugaw is also the same with Arroz Caldo but Lugaw is typically thicker, retaining the shape of the rice, but with a similar texture almost the same with the Italian dish, Risotto.
Arroz Caldo, which best represents the mixture of Filipino heritage combining Spanish, Chinese, and Filipino flavors. The use of chicken and cut into individual servings makes Arroz Caldo different from other congees. Some also add Chicharon, Saffron to give it color, toasted garlic, and scallions are added to enhance the flavor, and aroma of the dish.
Arroz Caldo is usually served during breakfast or if somebody is sick at home and having a hard time to eat. It is also one of the popular street food and can be found in several Tapsilogan and Karinderya in the Philippines.
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Pinoy Arroz Caldo Ingredients: |
- 1 kilo Choice Cuts Chicken ( Thigh part ), Skin removed
- 5 pcs hard boiled eggs
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 6 cups chicken broth (or 6 cups plain water if broth not available)
- 1 cup onion, minced
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup scallions (red onions), minced
- 3 knobs ginger, julienned
- 2 pcs chicken cube (bouillon) [optional: if you dont have the broth then you need this]
- 5 pcs calamansi
- 3 tbsp Canola cooking oil