Arroz Caldo has been a favorite snack for the Pinoys especially in the countrysides. But how about if the main ingredient chicken is not available? You can make a substitute with Tulya (shell) and you will still enjoy your delicious arroz caldo.
Ingredients:
- 1 can tulya
- few segments of garlic
- patis to taste
- a piece of ginger
- 1.4 kg rice
Procedure:
- Soak the tulya in water
- Boil the tulya until shells open
- Separate meat from shells
- Crush garlic segments and peel
- Saute the garlic then add the tulya and a pice of ginger.
- Add the rice, stir and brown a little.
- Pour amount of water desired and boil the rice in it.
- When cooked to the desired tenderness, add patis to taste
Other shell foods may be substituted for tulya which may serve up to fou people.