Days are getting hotter, we know, but having a hearty bowl of Arroz Caldo still sounds so good and irresistible. We just can’t deny how comforting Arroz Caldo is whenever we are faced with uncertainties or when we just feel like we want to have a delicious time.

Arroz Caldo which can actually be translated to hot rice, rice stew or soup, or rice broth and it’s exactly all those things. Moreover, it is also a representation of Philippine history, food wise, because Arroz Caldo is a combination of both Spanish and Chinese influences. Even though arroz caldo has a Filipino Spanish name it has its origins from the congee introduced by Chinese migrants. Over the centuries, it has diverged to use Filipino ingredients and suit the local tastes.

Usually served with calamansi or fish sauce for extra flavor, adding hard boiled egg to Arroz Caldo is also commonly done to make it more filling. Generally a bowl of Filipino rice and chicken gruel with ginger alongside toasted garlic, scallions, and black pepper, we also added lemongrass to it to make it more aromatic. With all this,
we decided to share with you guys our Chicken Arroz Caldo recipe so as to bring you some comfort too.

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Arroz caldo has been regarded as one of our comfort food and it is usually eaten for breakfast, during a rainy and cold weather and is normally prepared for people who are sick and bedridden. But on this very challenging times, a simple dish like this can definitely lift anyone’s spirit.

These times can be hard for anyone, so we hope that even with our simple gesture, that by sharing our Chicken Arroz Caldo recipe, you would feel that you are not alone. That being said, have your share of our comforting Chicken Arroz Caldo by following our recipe video on it.