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Bowl of Chicken Arroz Caldo topped with garlic and egg
Filipino Chicken Rice Porridge

Chicken Arroz Caldo (Ginger Rice Porridge)

Author: Flavelo
Main Courses Soups
This soul-warming dish is the Philippines' answer to chicken soup, but thicker, like a savory rice porridge. Though the name is Spanish ('Hot Rice'), the flavors are distinctly Asian: ginger and garlic take center stage. It's a favorite breakfast or rainy-day comfort food.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 50 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Filipino

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Heavy pot or Dutch oven
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish

Instructions

1 ✓

Prep: Cut chicken into chunks, mince onion, slice garlic, and julienne ginger.

Tip: Scrape ginger skin with a spoon to avoid waste.
2 ✓

Fry garlic slices in cold oil slowly until golden and crisp. Remove garlic, leave oil in pot.

Tip: This crispy garlic is the essential topping. The oil becomes infused.
3 ✓

Sauté onion and ginger in the garlic oil until fragrant.

Tip: Aromatic oil builds the flavor base.
4 ✓

Add chicken; sear until opaque and slightly browned.

Tip: No need to cook through yet.
5 ✓

Add rice; toast for 1-2 minutes. Add water and fish sauce.

Tip: Toasting the rice helps flavor development.
6 ✓

Boil, then simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until rice breaks down and porridge thickens.

Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
7 ✓

Season. Serve topped with crispy garlic, green onions, and a squeeze of lemon.

Tip: Lemon cuts through the richness.

Recipe FAQ

It's too thick.
Rice absorbs liquid as it sits. Stir in hot water or stock to reach your desired consistency before serving.
Brown rice?
Possible, but cooking time doubles, and it won't be as creamy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs or Breast (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
  • 1 cup Glutinous or Jasmine Rice
  • 6 cups Water (or Chicken Stock)
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 inch Fresh Ginger
  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 stalks Green Onions
  • 1 whole Lemon (for serving)