Arroz Caldo

Blant diet for patient experiencing gastrointestinal inflammation from infections,

diverticulitis, or the flares of a chronic condition, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.

I. Ingredients

o 2 tablespoons olive oil

o 1 onion, diced

o 2 cloves garlic, crushed

o 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

o 2 ¼ pounds chicken wings, split and tips discarded

o 1 tablespoon fish sauce (Optional)

 o 5 ¼ cups chicken broth

o 1 cup glutinous sweet rice

o salt and pepper to taste

o 1 green onion, chopped

o 1 lemon, sliced (Optional)

o 1 teaspoon fish sauce for sprinkling, if desired (Optional)

II. Recipe

1. In a pot, heat the cooking oil then sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger.
2. Dash-in some ground black pepper
3. Add the chicken cube and cook until the cube melts.
4. Put-in the chicken and cook until outer layer color turns golden brown.
5. Add the fish sauce and uncooked rice then mix and cook for a few minutes.
6. Pour-in the water and bring to a boil.
7. Stir occasionally and simmer until the rice is fully cooked (about 30 to 40
minutes)
8. Put-in the hard-boiled eggs.
9. Add the safflower for additional color and aroma.
10. Serve hot with garlic, minced scallions, and lemon.

III. Purpose of Blant Diet

o The purpose of Blant Diet is to relieve heartburn, vomiting, nausea, and gas.
Blant diet are advised to patients who are experiencing gastrointestinal
inflammation from infections, diverticulitis, or the flares of a chronic
condition, such as Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis because bland diet is
an eating plan that emphasizes foods that are easy to digest. A bland diet is
made up of foods that are soft, not very spicy, and low in fiber.

IV. Nutrients
o Calories: 538kcal
o Carbohydrates: 41g
o Protein: 25g
o Fat: 29g
o Saturated Fat: 5g
o Cholesterol: 87mg
o Sodium: 724mg
o Potassium: 376mg
o Sugar: 1g |
o Vitamin A: 325IU
o Vitamin C: 7.1mg
o Calcium: 53mg
o Iron: 1.8mg