Description
A festive Filipino-Spanish fusion dish made with glutinous rice, coconut milk, and spices, loaded with meat, chorizo, and sweet raisins—a colorful and hearty centerpiece for any celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups glutinous rice
- 1/2 cup regular rice
- 2 1/2 cups coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 lb chicken breast or thighs, cubed
- 1/2 lb pork, cubed
- 1/4 lb chorizo or longganisa, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder (or annatto powder)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Add cubed pork and cook until lightly browned. Stir in chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Add sliced chorizo or longganisa and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in turmeric powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add both glutinous and regular rice. Mix well and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Once most of the liquid is absorbed, reduce heat and cover. Cook until rice is fully done and fluffy.
- Stir in green peas and raisins. Let sit off heat for 5 minutes to settle and meld flavors.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with bell pepper strips and sliced boiled eggs.
- Serve warm as a centerpiece dish for festive gatherings.
Notes
- Use annatto powder for a more traditional orange hue if turmeric isn’t available.
- Adjust meat proportions to taste—shrimp or liver are sometimes added.
- Can be made in advance and gently reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
