Arroz Caldo with Tokwa (Chicken Congee with Fried Tofu)

Ingredients for Arroz Caldo with Tokwa (Chicken Congee with Fried Tofu)

• 1 1/2 cups white rice
• 5 cups water
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 whole chicken, chopped
• 2 thumb-sized pieces ginger, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons patis
• 6 pieces deep-fried extra-firm tofu, cubed
• 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Arroz Caldo with Tokwa (Chicken Congee with Fried Tofu)

1. 1.Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear.
2. 2.Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook ginger, garlic, and onion for 3 minutes.
3. 3.Add chicken and cook until medium brown.
4. 4.Stir in patis, rice, water, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
5. 5.Simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally so the rice does not stick, until thick and porridge-like.
6. 6.Top with cubed fried tofu and green onions; season at the table with pepper, extra patis, and chili flakes if desired.