.::Arroz Caldo Con Pollo (Rice Chicken Soup)::.

6-8 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

3 tbsp. vegetable or corn oil 2 tbsp. minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped onion 8 1/2-inch slices of ginger
1 2 to 3-1/2 pound chicken, cut into serving pieces 4 tbsp. patis or 2 tbsp. salt
6 cups water 2 cups uncooked rice
1/4 cup chopped scallion 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper

In a large covered stockpot, heat oil and saute garlic, onion and ginger. Wait for
garlic to brown and onions to become transparent. Add the chicken and patis or salt.
Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Chicken will produce its own juices. Add water
and rice. Stirring often to prevent sticking, simmer for 25 minutes over low heat or
until chicken and rice are tender. Add chopped scallion and pepper before serving