Difficulty: Easy | Serves: 3–4
Start your day with warmth and nostalgia through this Champorado recipe, a rich, chocolatey rice porridge beloved in Filipino households. Made with sticky rice and tablea (pure cacao tablets), champorado is a breakfast classic that perfectly balances bittersweet cocoa with creamy comfort. It’s often enjoyed with a swirl of condensed milk or—surprisingly—a salty dried fish called tuyo on the side.
📜 The Story of Champorado
“Champorado is where sweet meets savory—and memory meets the morning.”
Originally inspired by Mexican champurrado (a chocolate corn drink), champorado was adapted by Filipinos using native sticky rice and local cacao. The result is a thick, pudding-like porridge with bold chocolate flavor and a unique cultural twist.
Many Filipinos grew up eating champorado during rainy days, spooning condensed milk into steaming bowls while listening to the sound of thunder—it’s more than food; it’s memory, mood, and tradition.
Ingredients for Filipino Champorado
☑️ 1 cup glutinous (sticky) rice
☑️ 4 cups water
☑️ 4–5 pieces tablea (Filipino cacao tablets), or ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
☑️ ⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
☑️ Pinch of salt
☑️ Condensed milk or coconut milk, for drizzling
Optional Add-On:
☑️ Tuyo (fried dried fish) for savory contrast
👩🍳 How to Make Traditional Champorado
🍚 Step 1: Cook the Rice
1️⃣ In a pot, bring water to a boil.
2️⃣ Add sticky rice and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
🍫 Step 2: Add the Chocolate
1️⃣ Once the rice is soft and thickening (about 15–20 minutes), stir in tablea or cocoa powder.
2️⃣ Mix well until the chocolate is fully dissolved and the porridge is thick and creamy.
🍯 Step 3: Sweeten and Serve
1️⃣ Add sugar and a pinch of salt. Adjust sweetness to taste.
2️⃣ Ladle into bowls and drizzle with condensed milk or coconut milk.
3️⃣ Serve hot, optionally with a side of tuyo for that bold Filipino sweet-salty combo.
💖 Why You’ll Love Champorado
☑️ Comforting and chocolatey, yet not overly sweet
☑️ Naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free
☑️ A cherished Filipino breakfast with rich cultural flavor
☑️ Perfect for cold mornings, snacks, or cozy afternoons
“A bowl of champorado is more than breakfast—it’s a warm hug from the past.”
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