Description
A traditional Filipino chocolate rice porridge, creamy and rich, perfect for a comforting breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup glutinous rice (malagkit), rinsed
6 cups water (plus more if needed)
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ to ¾ cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
Pinch of salt
Evaporated milk or condensed milk, for serving
Optional: Tuyo (salted dried fish), for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the glutinous rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
Step 2: In a large pot, combine the rinsed glutinous rice and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is partially cooked and has absorbed most of the water.
Step 3: While the rice is simmering, in a small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder with about ½ cup of hot water until a smooth paste forms. This helps prevent lumps in your porridge.
Step 4: Once the rice is partially cooked, stir in the cocoa paste, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine, ensuring no lumps of cocoa remain.
Step 5: Continue to simmer on low heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for another 5-10 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked, tender, and the porridge has thickened to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, you can add a little more water or milk.
Step 6: Remove from heat and ladle the warm Champorado into serving bowls. Drizzle generously with evaporated or condensed milk. For a truly authentic experience, serve with 'tuyo' on the side. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
For an extra rich flavor, you can use tablea (Filipino cocoa tablets) instead of unsweetened cocoa powder. Adjust the amount of sugar to your personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg