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Simple Arroz Valenciana Recipe

BY :Bebs | Published: 02/25/ 2021 | Updated:03/10/ 2021 | 9 Comments

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This simple Arroz Valenciana or Arroz a la Valenciana recipe is the perfect all-in-one dish to serve on special occasions due to its attractive visuals and amazing flavors! Made by cooking the chicken, glutinous rice, vegetables, and spices in a pan first then simmering them in coconut milk. It is served topped with hard-boiled eggs.

Arroz Valenciana or Bringhe is a flavorful all-in-one Filipino dish from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and seasoned with Turmeric or yellow ginger. | www.foxyfolksy.com

  • What is Arroz Valenciana?
  • Different ways to make Arroz Valenciana
  • Foxy tips when making Arroz Valenciana:
  • Simple Arroz Valenciana Recipe

What is Arroz Valenciana?

It is almost guaranteed that you will see this dish when you attend fiestas in provinces. Arroz Valenciana is one of the most popular dishes that Filipinos make during celebrations and festivities. 

It is a Visayan adaptation of the famous Spanish paella. While Paella uses round ground rice and meat stock, this dish uses glutinous or sticky rice and coconut milk instead. It is also characterized by the use of turmeric (luyang dilaw), chicken, and chorizo de Bilbao. 

It bears a lot of similarities to its regional sister dish, the Bringhe of Pampanga. Bringhe is actually a fusion of two dishes- the South East Asian Biryani and the Spanish Paella.  

Arroz Valenciana or Bringhe is a flavorful all-in-one Filipino dish from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and seasoned with Turmeric or yellow ginger. | www.foxyfolksy.com

Different ways to make Arroz Valenciana

This is a simple version of this recipe that is really quick and easy to make. It is ideal for an everyday meal. You can get away with making this dish using only a few ingredients as long as the main ones are present: sticky rice, turmeric, coconut milk, and chicken. It is quite a customizable dish as well. 

If you want to give it some flair for serving on special occasions, you can add Chorizo de Bilbao, green peas, and raisins. You can also use seafood and other meats like pork, beef, or duck. I have also encountered this dish served with some chicken gizzard and liver as well. 

Ingredients for Arroz Valenciana

Foxy tips when making Arroz Valenciana:

  • Make sure to use a wide enough pan/pot so the glutinous rice cooks properly and evenly. 
  • I used chicken wings cut at joints for this recipe, but feel free to use other chicken parts like thighs or breasts.
  • After adding the coconut milk and water, lower the heat and cover your pan/pot with the lid. Refrain from stirring too much to get the sought-after socarrat, the roasted bottom layer of the rice. Just make sure not to burn it. 
  • Since it contains coconut oil, it can easily spoil if left on the dining table for hours. Make sure to always check for freshness before eating. 
  • For any leftovers, store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days. You can reheat using a microwave or on a stovetop over low heat. 
Arroz Valenciana or Bringhe is a flavorful all-in-one Filipino dish from glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk and seasoned with Turmeric or yellow ginger. | www.foxyfolksy.com

If you are looking for more Filipino fiesta food, try these recipes too:

Try this Filipino Stuffed Milkfish or Rellenong Bangus recipe. Deboned, flaked and re-stuffed with vegetables and spices! Baked or fried to golden crisp! | www.foxyfolksy.com
Rellyenong (also "relyeno") Bangus is a stuffed milkfish that is normally fried to a golden crisp. It is commonly serves at special events or occasions
Apritadang Manok
Afritada is a popular Filipino dish that normally uses chicken for the meat. The meat is stewed in tomato sauce together with carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper
Lumpiang Shanghai Recipe
These beloved Filipino spring rolls, Lumpiang Shanghai, are deep-fried to crunchy perfection. With a mixture of ground pork, onions, carrots, and bell peppers for fillings.

Arroz Valenciana with chicken and shrimo
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Simple Arroz Valenciana Recipe

5 from 2 votes
This simple Arroz Valenciana or Arroz a la Valenciana recipe is the perfect all-in-one dish to serve on special occasions due to its attractive visuals and amazing flavors!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Course :Side Dish
Servings =6
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 5-6 pieces chicken wings - cut into wingettes and drumettes
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (optional)
  • 2 cups glutinous or sticky rice - washed
  • 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 cup carrots - sliced into strips
  • 1 cup bell pepper - sliced into strips
  • 2 pieces bay leaf
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup green peas
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 fl oz.)
  • 1-2 cups water

TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)

  • 2 eggs - hard-boiled and sliced
  • cooked shrimp
  • bell pepper
  • raisins
  • green peas

Instructions
 

  • In a deep pan and on medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft. Add chicken wings and let for some minutes until the meat is almost cooked, about 3 minutes. If using fish sauce add it now.
  • Add the rice and turmeric powder. Cook for 1 minute while continuously mixing to make sure not to burn the rice.
  • Stir in the carrots, bell pepper, and bay leaf, then season with salt and pepper as desired, mix well.
  • Add green peas and raisins and mix until well distributed. Pour in coconut milk and 1 cup of water. Cover and let cook for about 20-30 minutes or until sticky rice is done. Stir from time to time and check if you need to add more water if rice is not yet cooked. Water should be absorbed entirely once done.
  • Turn off the heat and remove the bay leaves and give it a final stir.
  • Transfer into a llanera and fill to the rim. Turn the contents of llanera over into a plate to serve. If you want to make it more festive, add some slices of hard-boiled eggs, cooked shrimp, slices of bell peppers, and pieces of raisins and green peas at the bottom of the llanera before adding the rice.

Notes

To make this recipe extra special you may also add:
1 piece Chorizo de Bilbao after cooking chicken wings

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 529mgPotassium: 571mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4629IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 5mg
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This recipe was originally published in January 2014. Updated in February 2021 to include new photos, more tips, and a recipe video.

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  1. Donna says

    July 27, 2021 at 8:16 pm

    First attempt and viola it's perfecto nailed it, salamat po for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  2. Nancy says

    November 25, 2020 at 4:58 am

    Hi,
    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’ve been having cravings for valenciana for a long time. This is the ~nt time I’ve made this. It’s easy to make and the ingredients are simple.....really convenient ❤️❤️

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      May 01, 2021 at 12:16 pm

      Happy that you like it, Nancy.

      Reply
  3. Leah says

    August 09, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    Hi Beb,
    I am big fan of yours, can you please make some Paella.? Thanks

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      August 11, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Added it to my list now, for you..

      Reply
  4. Faith says

    August 25, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for sharing this recipe! 🙂 So helpful!

    Reply
    • Bebs says

      August 26, 2019 at 10:37 am

      Your welcome, Faith!

      Reply
  5. Jean Guadana says

    December 25, 2018 at 8:36 am

    ill try the arrosvalenciana recipe I think its simple

    Reply
  6. Josephine Somejo says

    October 06, 2018 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars
    Hope to learn more recipes !

    Reply

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