30 mintime

Easydifficulty

4Servings

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Nutrition facts

380 kcalCalories

25 gProtein

40 gCarbs

12 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Filipino-inspired Quick Meals Soup

Quick Arroz Caldo

Name: Quick Arroz Caldo
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Filipino-inspired
Ingredients: 2 cups Cooked shredded chicken; 1 cup Arborio or Calrose rice; 5 cups Chicken broth; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ginger, grated; 1 tbsp Fish sauce (patis); 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; as needed Water; 2 tbsp Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

70% authentic · Filipino-inspired

A simplified and faster version of Arroz Caldo, using pre-cooked chicken and a quicker cooking method for the rice, perfect for a weeknight meal. Still delivers comforting flavors.

Ingredients

Servings4

Cooked shredded chicken2 cups
Arborio or Calrose rice1 cup
Chicken broth5 cups
Garlic, minced2 cloves
Ginger, grated1 tsp
Fish sauce (patis)1 tbsp
Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste
Wateras needed
Cilantro, chopped (for garnish)2 tbsp

Steps

1
In a pot, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
2
Add Arborio or Calrose rice and toast for 1 minute.
3
Pour in chicken broth and turmeric powder. Bring to a simmer.
4
Cook, stirring frequently, for about 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and the porridge has thickened. Add water if needed.
5
Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and fish sauce. Heat through.
6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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