Instant Pot Arroz Caldo
Instant Pot Arroz Caldo, also known as Lugaw, is a Filipino rice porridge that combines simple ingredients to create a comforting and satisfying meal.
This dish, influenced by Spanish cuisine, is particularly popular in the Philippines and is known for its savory, hearty, and slightly gingery flavor. With the use of an Instant Pot, this traditional recipe becomes even more accessible, allowing for a quicker and more convenient cooking process by using the pressure cooker. You can learn more about the Filipino dish here.
Key Ingredients in Arroz Caldo
Rice
Rice is the foundation of Arroz Caldo. Typically, short-grain rice is used, which is similar to what’s used in sushi. It’s native to East Asia and known for its ability to absorb flavors well. Nutritionally, rice provides carbohydrates and small amounts of protein.
Chicken
Chicken, usually bone-in pieces, adds protein to the dish, making it more filling. It’s a versatile and widely consumed meat, providing essential amino acids and vitamins.
Ginger
Ginger is a key flavor component in Arroz Caldo. It’s a root originally from Southeast Asia, used both for its medicinal properties and its unique, spicy flavor. It adds a warm, aromatic quality to the dish.
Garlic and Onions
These aromatics are staples in Filipino cooking, contributing depth and richness to the flavor profile of Arroz Caldo.
Egg
Egg is a very common garnish for the porridge. You can add a soft boiled or poached egg, or slices of hard boiled egg.
Serving Suggestions
- Accompaniments: Offer a side of soy sauce, fish sauce, or additional lemon for guests to adjust the flavor to their liking.
- Variations: Vegetarians can substitute chicken with tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Garnish: Top with soft boil egg or boiled egg slices for added protein and texture. You can also add ginger, scallions, parsley, or crispy fried onions
You can also serve it with a nice crust bread, such as this no knead Instant Dutch Oven bread.
Overall, Arroz Caldo made in an Instant Pot is a quick and easy way to enjoy this traditional Filipino comfort food. It’s ideal for busy weeknights, cold weather, or whenever you need a nourishing meal.
Instant Pot Arroz Caldo
This Instant Pot Arroz Caldo is an easy way to make a flavorful chicken rice porridge using the pressure cooker. Based on the Filipino recipe, aka Lugaw, this dish is a favorite comfort food
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups of short-grain rice
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Fish sauce (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Green onions and fried garlic, for garnish
- Lemon or calamansi wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add oil, chopped onions, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the rice, making sure it's coated with the aromatic mixture. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Cook the Porridge: Secure the lid of the Instant Pot and pressure cook for 20 minutes on manual high pressure, then use quick pressure release.
- Season: Open the lid, remove the chicken, debone it, and shred the meat. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Set the pot on saute mode and simmer for 5-10 minutes to thicken the soup (if needed)
- Serve: Ladle the Arroz Caldo into bowls. Garnish with green onions and fried garlic. Serve with lemon or calamansi wedges on the side.Soft boild egg is another popular garnish.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 431Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1474mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 39g
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