Valenciana Recipe: A Savory and Hearty Filipino Classic

glutinous rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein option.

pork

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is lower in fat.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is a leaner alternative.

In a large pan pour Glutinous Rice.

Wash it twice then soak for 1 hour and drain water.

Pour unsalted Chicken Stock.

Add Turmeric Powder and 1 pc Chicken Broth Cube.

Stir well until powder and the broth cube dissolves.

Cook rice on medium heat.

Stir and turn the heat on low until rice is fully cooked, set aside.

Pour Canola Oil in a large frying pan.

Add sliced onion, 3 cloves minced Garlic then saute until onion is softened.

Add Chicken Thigh, sliced Chorizo Bilbao, and Pork Belly then saute for 2 mins.

Season with Salt & Pepper to taste, saute until meat are cooked through.

Add sliced Pork Liver, then saute for 2 mins.

Add Shrimp and a Pinch of Salt & Pepper.

Saute again for 1 min.

Add Bell Pepper, Green Peas, Raisins and Pinch of Salt & Pepper.

Saute for another 1 min.

Add 1/2 Chicken cube and 1/2 cup Water.

Stir & simmer for 3 mins.

Add in cooked glutinous rice.

Turn heat on a low flame.

Mix rice thoroughly until well combined.

Keep on mixing for about 7-10 mins.

Our Tasty Valenciana is done!

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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