Arroz Caldo

Directions

  1. 1In a pan over medium-low heat, fry half of the minced garlic in 4 tbsp of neutral oil until lightly golden.
  2. 2Strain the fried garlic and set aside to use as garlic chips.
  3. 3Remove the skin from the chicken thighs and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. 4Cover the chicken skin with another sheet of parchment and a second baking tray to keep it flat while cooking.
  5. 5Bake the chicken skin at 350°F (175°C) for 35 minutes, then season with salt.
  6. 6Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  7. 7In a pot over medium heat, add 3 tbsp of the garlic oil and sear the chicken on both sides until browned.
  8. 8Remove the seared chicken and set aside.
  9. 9In the same pot, sauté the onion, the white part of the scallions, the remaining garlic, and ginger until translucent and fragrant.
  10. 10Add both types of rice and stir for 2–3 minutes to lightly toast them in the aromatics.
  11. 11Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
  12. 12Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the mixture thickens.
  13. 13Stir every 10 minutes to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
  14. 14Season the arroz caldo with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  15. 15To serve, ladle the porridge into bowls.
  16. 16Garnish with the green part of the scallions, a boiled egg, fried garlic, crispy chicken skin, and a squeeze of lemon or calamansi.

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken thighs (skin on)
  • 0.5 onion (chopped)
  • 3 scallions (chopped)
  • 10 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 inch knob ginger (minced)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 0.75 cup glutinous rice
  • 0.5 cup white rice
  • Neutral oil
  • Lemon or calamansi
  • Boiled Egg

Equipment

panparchment-lined baking sheetbaking traypotbowls