ingredient of the day

Ingredient of the Day - Adlai /  by Dissident Movement

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY

| ADLAI |

INGREDIENT OF THE DAY | ADLAI |

Adlai is a grain that hails from Zamboanga and Northern Mindanao. It looks very similar to rice, it’s more chewy, and has a mild nutty flavor. It’s comparable to cooked white corn in texture and taste but it’s much smaller.

We decided to try and cook this in two ways, perfect for a rainy breakfast morning!

photographed and styled by Chesca Pagulayan of Team Dissident

ADLAI - great whole grain alternative because it is a great source of energy, complex carbohydrates, protein, dietary fiber, and minerals such as phosphorus, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine. Also, it has a low glycemic index. - https://www.humblemarket.ph/adlai-the-healthier-alternative-to-rice-its-nutritive-value-and-uses/#:~:text=Adlai%20is%20a%20great%20whole,on%20how%20to%20eat%20adlai.

ADLAI

Adlai Arroz Caldo

Ingredients:

  • Adlai Rice 1 cup

  • Vegetable Oil 4 tbsp

  • Chicken Breast 250 grams (cut into thin long slices)

  • Garlic Cloves 8 pcs (minced)

  • Red Onion 2 pcs (minced)

  • Ginger 1 tbsp (cut lengthwise like match sticks)

  • Water 3 cups (add more depending on preferred consistency)

  • Patis (to taste)

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Pepper (to taste)

  • Egg (hard boiled, add more if you want more eggs)

  • Spring Onion 1 tbsp (for garnish)

Procedure:

  1. Rinse and wash your adlai well, drain and set aside.

  2. In a pot, pour in the oil, once the oil is hot, add in the Garlic, Onion and Ginger and saute over medium heat. Until it's fragrant.

  3. Then add in the chicken, saute until it's tender and cooked.

  4. Add in the adlai then saute for 5 minutes, until the adlai is coated with the oil.

  5. Pour the water then stir. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Add more water, until desired consistency and firmness of adlai is reached.

  6. Serve in a bowl with boiled egg on top as garnish.

Adlai Champorado

Ingredients:

  • Adlai 1 cup

  • Tablea 1/2cup

  • Water 1 cup

  • Coconut Cream 1/2 cup

  • Condensed Milk 1/4 cup

  • Salt (to taste)

  • Powdered Milk (to taste/garnish)

Procedure:

  1. Rinse and wash your adlai well, drain and set aside.

  2. In a pot, simmer the water with a pinch of salt.

  3. Add in the Adlai, stir for 1 minute. Then simmer for 15-20 minutes, with stirring in

    between.

  4. Add in the coconut cream and grated tablea. Continuously stir until the tablea is well

    incorporated.

  5. Once the adlai is soft and cooked, add in the condensed milk. You may add white sugar

    to achieve preferred sweetness.

  6. Serve warm and sprinkle with the powdered milk on top.

adlai recipe arroz caldo and champorado

Where we bought our ingredients (click the link to know more):

Adlai - 1kg for Php325

Everything else in SM Hypermarket Grocery - super convenient to order online and have a shopper buy everything for you!

Bon appetit!

xx LL