Arroz Caldo without Chicken
This Filipino-style Arroz Caldo without Chicken is a hearty and savory rice porridge made with rice as our main ingredient. Pack with flavorful and aromatic spices such as garlic, onion, and ginger, with boiled eggs, and fried toasted garlic as a topping.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup glutinous rice
- ½ cup jasmin rice or any white rice
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced thinly
- 2 inches ginger sliced thinly
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups vegetable broth more if needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Toppings
- 4 large eggs hard-boiled
- ½ cup green onion chopped
- 1 whole lemon slices
- ¼ cup toasted garlic
Instructions
- Rinse the glutinous and jasmine rice several times until the water is transparent.
- In a large pot over medium heat, saute onion, garlic, and ginger until translucent.
- Add the rice, broth or water, salt and black pepper. Let it bring to a gentle boil and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has thickened, occasionally stirring to avoid burning the bottom. Adjust the seasonings accordingly.
- Serve with a garnish of green onion, boiled egg, and toasted garlic.
Notes
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Recipe Notes:
- Leftover rice. Leftover rice is the perfect addition to this dish. If leftover rice is the only rice you are using, simmer it with less liquid since it doesn't need a lot of water and is already cooked. If you are adding it with uncooked rice, you should add it at the end when the newly cooked rice is soft and tender.
- Vegan and Vegetarian Option. For a plant-based diet, use mushrooms or tofu. Try my sauteed garlic, leek, and mushrooms to add at the very end. It will give tons of flavors. If you made fried tofu, add it before serving as a protein source.
- If the liquid is too thick, add more water or broth to the dish.
- Storage. Allow the dish to cool down, transfer it to a bowl with a lid, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a microwave or saucepan until warm through.
Nutrition
Serving: 6gCalories: 233kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1693mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 932IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
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