Champorado

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 13

Scrumptious Champorado recipe for a cozy breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

5 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

351

Sugar

54g

Fat

12g

Champorado is a traditional Philippine dish made by combining sweet rice, light coconut milk, and cocoa powder. This sweet and chocolatey porridge is a comforting breakfast option that is perfect for a cozy morning at home. It is usually served with a drizzle of thick coconut milk and is popularly enjoyed along with salty dried fish or tuyo. This dish is also often associated with rainy weather and is known to be a soothing and warming meal for those gloomy days.

Instructions

1.	Rinse sweet rice and set aside.
2.	In a pot, combine sweet rice, light coconut milk, and cocoa powder. Stir to distribute.
3.	Cook over medium heat and bring to a boil.
4.	Lower heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until sweet rice is cooked.
5.	Add sugar and salt and stir to dissolve. Simmer for 2-3 minutes more.
6.	Gradually pour thick coconut milk and mix to combine until heated through.
7.	Serve hot topped with additional thick coconut milk if preferred.

PROS

Champorado is a delicious and chocolatey porridge perfect for a satisfying breakfast.

It is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients that can already be in your pantry.

CONS

This dish is high in sugar and may not be suitable for individuals following a low-carb or keto diet.

However, this can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cocoa powder, the main ingredient in this dish, contains antioxidants that can help reduce inflammation and improve heart health.
Additionally, coconut milk can provide healthy saturated fats that can boost energy and promote brain function.

	1 cup glutinous sweet rice
	2 cups light coconut milk
	1/2 cup cocoa powder
	1 cup white sugar
	1 teaspoon salt
	1 cup thick coconut milk