LUGAW
lugaw
gruel, rice porridge, congee
gruel, rice porridge, congee
The Tagalog word lugaw is Chinese in origin. Lugaw is a Filipino dish traditionally thought of a soft food for sick people. But lugaw is enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, and even as a meal in itself. Some meat is added to the rice for nutritional value. Chicken bones and ginger are favorite ingredients.
nilugaw
to cook as you do with rice porridge
nilugaw na kanin
soft-boiled rice
Lugaw with chicken is also often referred to by its Spanish name arroz caldo.
to cook as you do with rice porridge
nilugaw na kanin
soft-boiled rice
Lugaw with chicken is also often referred to by its Spanish name arroz caldo.