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Arroz caldo is the Filipino variety of congee, a thick rice porridge that is ubiquitous in many Asian countries. It is also one of many congee varieties found in the Philippines. Distinguished by the addition of chicken, arroz caldo is usually cooked in a ginger-infused broth and served with various accompaniments and seasonings.
Although congee is originally Chinese, this particular variety is believed to have been developed and adapted to suit the tastes of the large Spanish community that was present in the country during colonial times. This comforting rice dish is usually enjoyed as a filling breakfast or a satisfying midday meal.
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View moreChicksilog is a traditional dish and a part of the silog group of dishes. It consists of fried chicken, fried eggs, and fried rice. This is one of the most famous versions of silog dishes, and it can be cooked on top of the stove or in an instant pot.
The chicken meat is fried, followed by frying a combination of cold cooked rice with garlic, oil, and seasonings. The eggs are fried in the end, and the dish is then arranged on a serving plate and served for breakfast with coffee. Chicksilog can be enriched with numerous additions such as chili peppers, tomatoes, corn, and green peas.
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Bangsilog is a traditional meal and a part of silog dishes that are commonly served for breakfast. The dish consists of bangus (milkfish), garlic fried rice, and fried eggs. The milkfish is marinated and pan-fried in oil. Cold cooked rice is fried with garlic in oil, and the eggs are fried sunny side up.
Bangsilog is assembled by arranging all three components on a plate – the rice is usually topped with the fried fish and eggs. The dish is traditionally served for breakfast and it's often accompanied by fresh tomatoes or cucumbers on the side.
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Daingsilog is a traditional meal and a part of silog dishes that are commonly served for breakfast. The dish consists of fried fish, garlic fried rice, and fried eggs. The fish used for daingsilog is usually bangus, which is marinated in vinegar and spices, then pan-fried until golden brown.
Cold cooked rice is fried with garlic in oil, and the eggs are fried sunny side up. Daingsilog is assembled by arranging all three components on a plate, and if desired, it can be accompanied by pickled papaya. The dish is sometimes served with a spicy vinegar dip on the side.
Tinapa rice is a traditional rice dish originating from the Philippines. It's prepared with a combination of rice, eggs, onions, garlic, smoked fish flakes (tinapa), soy sauce, scallions, oil, salt, and pepper. The ingredients are stir-fried in a wok until everything is fully cooked and tender.
If desired, the rice can be fried until it starts to become crispy. Tinapa rice is traditionally served hot. The dish is praised as a great way to use leftover rice.
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Chosilog is a traditional meal and a part of silog dishes that are commonly served for breakfast. The dish consists of chorizo sausage, garlic fried rice, and fried eggs. The Filipino chorizo is a pork sausage known for its savory flavors and tender texture.
Cold cooked rice is fried with garlic in oil, and the eggs are fried sunny side up. Chosilog is assembled by arranging all three components on a plate – the rice is usually topped with chorizo and fried eggs. The dish is traditionally served for breakfast with coffee or milk on the side.
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