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Home > Chicken + Poultry Recipes

Simple Arroz Valenciana Recipe

BY :Bebs | Published: 02/25/ 2021 | Updated:07/03/ 2022 | 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?
  • Ingredients Variations
  • Cooking Tips
  • Recipe Video
  • More Filipino Fiesta Dishes
  • Serving and Storage
  • Simple Arroz Valenciana Recipe

What is Arroz Valenciana?

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

Arroz Valenciana or Arroz ala Valenciana 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 using 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

Ingredients Variations

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

Cooking Tips

  • 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 quickly 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. 

Recipe Video

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Serving and Storage

To serve on a special occasion or event, line a bilao with banana leaves or use a large shallow serving dish. Arrange the toppings as desired. Alternatively, you can also use a llanera to shape it and then invert it to a serving plate.

To store leftovers, make sure to spread them in an airtight container or ziplock to prevent them from drying out. Unfortunately, rice does not last too long in the fridge, it is best to reheat them after a day or two. You can also freeze it for a month or two, but I normally don't because the quality is not the same

To reheat, first, break the huge lumps and you can use a microwave if using a microwave-safe container with a lid. The best way, I find, would be to reheat using a steamer. If you have banana leaves use that to line the steamer basket and transfer the cold/frozen Arroz Valenciana on it then cover and steam for a few minutes. Skip the banana leaves if not available. No need to thaw.

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
Arroz Valenciana with chicken and shrimp
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Simple Arroz Valenciana Recipe

5 from 3 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
 

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 cloves garlic, 1 medium onion, 5-6 pieces chicken wings, 2 tablespoons fish sauce
    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.
  • 2 cups glutinous or sticky rice, 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
    Add the rice and turmeric powder. Cook for 1 minute while continuously mixing to make sure not to burn the rice.
  • 1 cup carrots, 1 cup bell pepper, 2 pieces bay leaf, salt and pepper
    Stir in the carrots, bell pepper, and bay leaf, then season with salt and pepper as desired, mix well.
  • 1 cup green peas, ½ cup raisins, 1 can coconut milk, 1-2 cups water
    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.
  • 2 eggs, cooked shrimp, bell pepper, raisins, green peas
    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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  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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