Francis’ Healthier Arroz Coldo

(Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes)

(Cooking time about 15-20 minutes)

3 Boneless chicken thighs pulled or sliced

1 Garlic peeled and minced

5 Stalks of green onions

4 Tbs. Dried Chives or 10 stalks of sliced fresh chives

1 large ginger cubed

1 medium sauce pan

2 Tbs. Vegetable Oil

1½ Tbs. Safflower

1 tsp. Ground black pepper

2 cups Plain Oatmeal

1 Tbs of Sea Salt

Garnish (optional)

1 tsp Sliced Green Onions

1 tsp Dry Anchovies

Optional:

3 tsp of Patis (Fish Sauce)

Stove Top: Medium Heat

1. Using a medium sauce pan, add the vegetable oil, and cook the garlic and onions until lightly brown, and onions are translucent. 
2. Fill the medium sauce pan with water and add the chicken.
3. Allow the chicken to cook in the water to create the garlic chicken broth.
4. While the water is boiling add the safflower, black pepper, ginger, and chives. Stir for until mixed.
5. Add the Sea Salt
6. Add the oatmeal.  If it is still too watery add more oatmeal little by little until it has a stew like consistency.
7. Serve and garnish with a sliced green onions and dried anchovies