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Printed September 2, 2026
Printed September 2, 2026
Dorm Room Feast
Filipino Champorado Rice Pudding
Chocolate rice porridge for breakfast might sound wild until you taste this Filipino comfort classic. Sweet, savory, and completely acceptable to eat at any hour.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup instant rice
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk
- Pinch of salt
- Crispy fried garlic or garlic chips for topping (optional but traditional)
- Extra evaporated milk for drizzling
Preparation
Champorado proves that chocolate belongs anywhere, including in your savory breakfast. This is Filipino childhood comfort food that happens to work perfectly in a mug, and yes, the salty garlic on top is non-negotiable for authenticity.
Preparation
- Combine the instant rice, cocoa powder, brown sugar, salt, and water in your mug. Stir until the cocoa powder is fully dissolved with no lumps.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes, then stir thoroughly.
- Microwave for another 2-3 minutes, stirring every minute, until the rice is tender and the mixture has thickened to a porridge consistency.
- Stir in the 2 tablespoons of evaporated milk, which will make it creamy and add a subtle sweetness.
- Let it rest for 1 minute to thicken further.
- Drizzle extra evaporated milk on top and, if you're brave and want the authentic experience, sprinkle with crispy fried garlic or garlic chips.
The combination of chocolate and garlic sounds bizarre but it works—the garlic adds a savory complexity that keeps this from being just another sweet porridge. It's breakfast, dessert, and midnight snack all in one culturally rich package.
