Arroz Caldo (Panlasang Pinoy)

1 ½ lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces

1 ½ cups uncooked rice

34 ounces water (about 1 liter)

2 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp garlic

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1 cup onion, minced

4 pieces hard boiled eggs

1 cup scallions (green onions), minced

2 knobs ginger, julienned

3 tbsp safflower(kasubha) (or dash saffron)

1 piece chicken cube (bouillon)

1 piece lemon or 4 pieces calamansi

2 tbsp cooking oil

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1. In a pot, heat the cooking oil then saute the garlic, onion, and ginger

2. Dash-in some ground black pepper

3. Add the chicken cube and cook until the cube melts

4. Put-in the chicken and cook until outer layer color turns golden brown

5. Add the fish sauce and uncooked rice then mix and cook for a few minutes

6. Pour-in the water and bring to a boil

7. Stir occasionally and simmer until the rice is fully cooked (about 30 to 40 minutes)

8. Put-in the hard boiled eggs

9. Add the safflower for additional color and aroma

10. Serve hot with garlic, minced scallions, and lemon. Share and Enjoy!

Serving Size: 4 healthy servings