Filipino Champorado (Chocolate Rice) | Good Times with Jen

[@kiretoce]

To those that are freakin' out about the anchovies bit at the end, in the Philippines, it is completely natural to pair up champorado with salted anchovies or with other dried fish (called "tuyo" in the Philippines). As Jen said, this is an OPTIONAL ingredient, you can still enjoy champorado's warm chocolatey goodness without it. Other substitutes for anchovies are bacon bits, pieces of beef jerky, or even pan fried tofu!

[@dee_lulu]

kiretoce bless

[@brokenthottery1901]

I know a friend who adds hotdog to theirs

[@creature9000]

Champorado with tuyo is the best.

[@matthewtenorioduenas202]

kiretoce with anchovies is ok for me, not bigger dried fish though. I haven’t tried jerky so I’ll try it. Hehe

[@DespicableBunny]

we usually put danggit (rabbit fish) or tamban (sardines), not dilis (anchovies) on champorado.

[@candycanestripes1305]

Adding dried anchovies is similar to candied bacon on desserts. It adds a salty/savory flavour to the sweetness that works well. If you're not used to it, you may not like it. To each their own.

[@oneuniqueusername]

but fish though.... I'm Filipino and I don't understand.. I just... I.. ugh

[@royalicepony]

Bacon is expensive dried fish is affordable and taste good 😋

[@redfullmoon]

@@oneuniqueusername are you Filipino from the Ph or Filipino American? Because if you're feom here you'd know a lot of dried small fish or anchovies don't actually taste malansa or fishy when fried. a lot of them are so salty they taste more like sea salt than acruall fish.

[@oneuniqueusername]

@@redfullmoon yeah I'm Filipino-Brit living in Australia.. Love filipino food. Love the smelly stuff too like bagoong and i love Dangit etc.... But personally... fish in choc? Nope! But hey I haven't tried it yet. so I can't knock it yet..

[@emjdedios]

@@oneuniqueusername try alternating bites of champorado & anchovies to see if you like it or not ;)

[@infinityLTFS]

wow anchovies? that really was an unexpected twist for me. I'm so intrigued to try!! never would've thought. but id imagine its just a nice salty punch in the midst of so much richness/sweetness

[@redfullmoon]

Erin F you can use sea salt or some salty crispy bacon instead

[@chrissim4115]

redfullmoon I wouldn't recommend sea salt or any salt since it mixes and it just taste nasty I mean everyone is different so might as well try it

[@MysticRose99]

for rich chocolatey goodness used dark cocoa, sticky rice, and Evaporated milk. Yummmm!

[@LilBitey]

The awkward jokes and self deprecation; A+, will watch everything from Jen.

[@zachb8012]

The staring off into the distance after the bad kiss joke genuinely made me belly-laugh.

[@julienolke]

Agreed 100 times over!

[@JustEatLife]

🙌❤️

[@aqua1269]

Most people are afraid of the anchovies, but I think it adds a savory twist to the sweetness.

[@julienolke]

I am afraid!!! Jen makes me feel better but sometimes they weird me out!

[@aqua1269]

jinxedthings04 Like Candied Bacon (that's a thing, right?)

[@aqua1269]

jinxedthings04 If Earthworm jerky exists, I'm sure candied anchovies exist somehere in the world.

[@JustEatLife]

Super good crunch, too!

[@JustEatLife]

I'll make this for you when you come over ;)

[@ilikesaltines]

"you just regret everything"... stares into space lol

[@julienolke]

yikes! :P

[@lizandraespina6853]

This is the most relatable comment I read on YT 😂

[@lunamakagami1059]

She had a flashback

[@Patrickrgm]

I love champorado! I've never tried it with dried anchovies. But I top it with evaporated milk instead of condensed milk.

[@rumblefish9]

Its even better if the anchovies you pick are the really really small ones ad then you tossed in brown sugar until they caramelize in the pan and then sprinkled with chopped thai bird chilies for that kick... makes a great pulutan (accompaniment to beer) too

[@Patrickrgm]

That's right! I miss eating those, especially the red sweet and spicy ones!

[@comixdiscomix]

Rockart9 that sounds really good!! 😍🐟🌶🍫

[@maritea7310]

Patrick R yeep me too! bec the champorado itself is sweet and adding condensed milk will make it sweeter! ❤

[@yasmeenw7227]

i was so confusing this so im glad you explained the mexican and filipino things are completely different lol

[@JustEatLife]

Haha! Yes, way different and both equally delicious to me :)

[@fw1racing]

Mexican have the same thing? Rice pudding? Sooo good

[@Natalia-uk7zq]

For those surprised at the 2 dishes having the same name: remember that the main route between the Philippines and Spain for 300 years was through Mexico, specifically through Acapulco. So Mexican and Pinoy sailors will learn about each others cuisines and share ingredients. Also chocolate is originally from Mexico, so it would be logical that 2 chocolatey, warm, thick deserts/drinks with a starchy grain will get the same name

[@ralphw7454]

@@fw1racing nope. For Mexico it’s more like a drink. Similar to what we have as Batirol Tsokolate

[@davidrumango3817]

Not completely different, just adapted... they substituted the corn by rice and added fish..... it happens with a lot of dishes or items brought from Mexico by the spaniards to Pilipinas....

[@aidakhairuddin3680]

we're malaysians eat salty anchovies with coconut rice.. Next time i'll try more filipino dishes especially this chocolate rice. Sound weird but looks delicious. Nice video. Keep it up👍

[@fleancegauat7448]

If you don't like anchovies, just don't add them simple as that! Also this goes great with some French fries!

[@tfire1]

Fleance Gauat I don’t remember asking

[@notelijah8506]

@@tfire1 Everyone hates people like you.

[@jelianrosal1830]

dried fish magically balances the sweetness of the champorado coz of its saltiness. this is a traditional comfort food. awesome for rainy weather

[@mariam5186]

when she said "with a special twist" i got so excited bc i love daing/tuyo on my champorado!! people dont understand but it tastes so amazing!

[@deeoh9420]

when i was a kid, my lola (grandmother) would cook this for me and my kuya!(bro) we would often eat this together with tuyo (dried fish) on a rainy day :) i really miss her so much

[@peachcampanella]

I miss my lola, too. :( She taught me how to make champorado, and we'd fry up a lot of tuyo because I'd gobble it right up. I never ate it with anchovies, but I did with herring and squid. She's back home in the Philippines, but I'm still sad. :(

[@caireelsthetic2788]

Using tablea chocolate in the champorado is way better for me because it has this rich, earthy, pure cocoa taste which makes the dish so delicious!

[@siennameenah4947]

True. Nothing beats the chocolate tablea's richness and that grainy texture at the end of every mug of hot tablea....earthy indeed.

[@timdella92]

Tablea chocolate is better for champorado because it smell so good.

[@notelijah8506]

my lola used to have an area in her cupboard specifically for Tablea! haha

[@mich5567]

my mom replaces the anchovies with bacon and it's amaaaaaazing

[@Metzger23]

Michelle Camphuysen now that sounds more like it.

[@ryansanteful]

sosyal naman.

[@user-ky7mf2kp2v]

Duebrick bacon is not that expensive but its tricky to find one. Bacon is pretty common in our provincial area but it's not majority's favorite.

[@irishpauline123]

as long as it's salty, it would be fine... champorado should always be paired with something salty to bring out the sweetness a little better :)

[@ethelkaye9731]

Michelle Camphuysen holy hellllll i'll freaking try that next time.

[@mwrkhan]

In the US salty bacon is often eaten with chocolate. Similar with anchovies.

[@erdyantodwinugrohozheng]

The more you know. Thanks on it.....

[@whoever369]

I cooked after your recipe several times now, I even got the salty fish. It is soooo delicious! My daughter also often asks for it. Without the fish, but that's okay. Your recipe really is such a wonderful addition for my recipe collection. We live in Germany and never heard of it before. I am so glad I stumbled upon it on yt. Have a wonderful day and again: this is one of the best desserts ever, thank you so much!

[@FrankieCooks]

Jen, you're da best

[@JustEatLife]

Ditto ❤️

[@WithSeoyeon]

Wow, this delicious dish is like porridge made of rice! It's a kind of visual with Korean red beans. I think it'll be sweeter with coconut in here. I like porridge in Korean food! I'm sure this food will taste good too. I'll put my favorite rice in it. I think it tastes friendly. I think it'll be very delicious just to look at it. It will taste better on rainy days, right?^^ I saw your cooking ingredients and process very interesting. Thank you so much for posting such a delicious video!!^^

[@hottesteverything6545]

I like to put powdered milk sprinkled on top too sometimes ...alternating condensed milk or evap milk

[@katejulianerojasmateo6563]

Ughhh i miss eating champorado so much!!!

[@LaBucci]

I’m Mexican and this looks amazing! Didn’t know Filipinos had a similar drink hehe ! Yum I want to try this

[@kuya.travi.maddahfaka]

I’m Filipino I’m glad you wanna try it! Just don’t eat the fish. It taste bad

[@SetuwoKecik]

@@kuya.travi.maddahfaka don't lie, you've never tried it don't you

[@kuya.travi.maddahfaka]

@@SetuwoKecik I have actually. I tried it when I visited my family in Zamboanga City, Philippines. In my opinion, I just don’t think the fish goes with chocolate.

[@SetuwoKecik]

@@kuya.travi.maddahfaka i see

[@TeaDrinker-eq3md]

The Mexican champurrado is more similar to "Chocolate de Batirol" than to the Filipino champurado. Chocolate de Batirol is also Filipino, but unlike the Filipino champurado which has rice in it making it look like a porridge, chocolate de batirol (also called as "tsokolate de batirol") is solely liquid (I like it viscous). We eat it with other foods like crackers or maybe toasted bread.

[@cocongd]

for me, everything goes well with champorado. I like it with anchovies / dried fish , i also like it with corned beef or anything that's fried, like meat balls etc. You gained another, subscriber, Ms. Jen!

[@GinaKimcathina]

Lol we eat those dried anchovies in Korea too, often marinated as a side dish or to make fish broth, but we do eat it on its own too usually paired with beer. Never imagined you would put it in a dessert! Interesting!

[@shanlawes]

I'm so surprised, and this is going to be my meal for tomorrow, InshaAllah!

[@Shane3599]

I eat champorrado topped with powdered skim milk and ‘tuyo’ aka dried sole fish. My mom makes it with half long grain rice and half sticky rice

[@황윤희-c8u7t]

When I'm stressed out, I'll make this food! I'm sure that it looks like the best medicine. Thank you for the useful video!

[@panicathedisco6129]

I remember the woman that used to help keeping in the house used to make this for me and my cousins when we were little , was so yummy

[@granitabirg7950]

Thank you for sharing your recipe. 😊💖

[@carleenwho]

Champorado with salty french fries is heaven! Makes a great hangover cure, too! 😍❤️

[@ennon4880]

I'm remembering my grandma would use milo as the chocolate, I have to say; I love it!❤

[@shopaholicru6999]

Our Asian Queen!! Your videos make me happy:)

[@BreannaBaozi]

My boyfriend's mom makes this for breakfast, lunch, dinner, for Christmas... Whenever she wants to make it, she will. I like it a lot, especially with coconut flakes and condensed milk! 💖

[@ameerasvana]

We have a lot of cacao trees so my mama would make tabrilla and that's what we use for champorado. We use coconut milk which makes it creamier and richer. At home, we never paired it with dried fish but I like topping mine with cheese. I also use it as a dip for cheese flavored chips.

[@StayfunnyLG]

I would try that :D with the anchovies. because why not?

[@JustEatLife]

Whoo! Let your tastebuds explore 🙌

[@Tartarazine]

You are officially my favorite chef at tastemade

[@shanack1728]

I luv Jen..... Da way she enjoys cooking is amazing

[@patriciamasilang6544]

We actually fry the anchovies first then add on top. It's great!!

[@girliepopcornpiggy7003]

In Guam we call it Champuladu 🇬🇺

[@cassyng7919]

We used to do this after we finished eating the ripen cacao fruits from our backyard. Then, the seeds will be dried under the sun and once done, will be sent to be grinded. We boil the rice and then add the grinded cocoa powder... we just usually eat it with brown sugar than milk 😄

[@senoragonzalez9565]

Looks like chocolate arroz con leche. Love it can wait to try

[@sherwinlim5943]

I put all kinds of milk ... evap milk, condensed milk and powdered milk .. yum! I add some bits of choc-nut sometines too ...

[@ranibu5279]

Hi, Jen! aside from tsokolate champorado, Pinoys also enjoy ube champorado. The purple color makes the dish look fancy too :)

[@sorox1234]

Man, I totally forgot about chocolate rice. I grew up with my white dad, so I didn't have many Filipino dishes after the divorce. I'm still reconnecting by making more and more Filipino food (much to my dad's delight). thanks for sharing!

[@peachcampanella]

I always eat my champorado with tuyo. IT IS A MUST.

[@heatherzeller8014]

Jen you are such a huge ray of ☀️ sunshine 🌞!!!

[@robertjv]

Chocolate rice is soo good

[@densh1090]

For me I used to put Milo powder

[@leighann7360]

Wow! You make me hungry!! Love champorado😋

[@avariceseven9443]

Are those anchovies even fried? You can add any salted dried fish to this. Very delicious.

[@joancerezo1949]

my kids love this👌

[@a.w.3438]

I like my champorado as it is with lots and lots of milk...and butter. Yep!!!! YUMMMMM!!!!

[@alextrimble6970]

She makes anything look good She could bite paper and make it look delicious Lol Make a channel of eating anything

[@375f6]

I love how creamy the rice is, the taste must be amazing.

[@OliveME1119]

Champorado paired with dried anchovies/fish are the B O M B!

[@om_jy]

I love Jen :D she's so proud of the Philippine Culture

[@patriciaisabel-i8n]

as a filipino... it's the pronunciations for me !!

[@Tracks777]

Nice content! Keep it up!

[@LuckyTondi]

Ok, I just watched two videos with with and insta-subscribed. You are so great! And super funny!

[@ryansanteful]

anchovies are the bomb.

[@jayear1417]

instead of condensed milk,we put powdered milk

[@nicolebriant98]

this looks really good

[@angelicaxrs]

I love champorado! yours looks delicious, even with the anchovies, I love it 😉

[@jezibelldehurt4722]

Is almost like rice with milk pudding from Mexico but no chocolate ❤❤

[@marcusgoguanco6921]

Ugh I LOOOOOOVE champorado when it's raining and it's cold outside and when you dip the fried dried anchovies in vinegar and then eat the Champorado with the condensed milk!😍😍😍😍 p.s. I hope you get me 😂😂😂

[@torkaviantales802]

This looks so yummy!!!

[@ameliacinco6007]

dried anchovies are so delish

[@Annavp21]

Don't hate the fish till you try the fish, haters!!

[@Holybeast1234]

No one is hating tho, it's obviously an odd combination to many people outside philippines.

[@ByKristyLin]

I remember in Taiwan there's chocolate covered anchovies so I guess the surprise ingredient isn't too surprising for me

[@raixo44]

Thanks Jen.

[@leigha77]

My Lola used to make this for me when I was a kid ❤️

[@melodiaesto9184]

Traditionally, we use tablea discs, it is made from raw grinded roasted cacao seeds with a bit of sugar. I like boiling it along with the rice so the grains get fully infused with the chocolate flavor. For a more western twist, you can sub rice with whole rolled oats and add a dash of cinnamon.

[@jshu-_-]

try bacon, you really want to explore that sweet+savory crunch combo because it's oh so gooddd, but anchovies or bulad is still better

[@helenadeerest2000]

This reminds me a lot of arroz con leche! It's like the chocolaty version, which I'm excited to try.

[@cerniessavillanueva4097]

HAHAHA! JEN! You make me happy! I love watching you and I love how you cook! So clean and looks yummy! I'm going to try the Tocino! The BESSSST!!!

[@cereflame]

You are so funny! and yes to dilis!!

[@drobvensick]

best if you try using tablea chocolate and mascuvado sugar

[@claudiasermeno4006]

I like to make this with coconut milk

[@kshatriya76]

my favorite comfort food!!!

[@JustEatLife]

Yes!! Super comforting :)

[@Jose0421]

Here in Mexico we drink that but ours is the chocolate drink.

[@fw1racing]

I made this today ty was hella good , reminds me of rice pudding

[@Syphong]

The anchovies are best paired with the sweet champorado. The saltiness of the anchovies balances the sweetness of the chocolate porride which makes you wanna go back and forth between the two and eat more. But I guess it depends on personal tastes. You can still eat champorado as it is or you can pair it with bread.

[@samuelle1135]

I am planning to make one with chocolates since I cant find tableas here in Germany.

[@aidakhairuddin3680]

how it taste so good with the salty anchovies combined with sweet chocolate rices? never try it before. weird combination actually

[@panicathedisco6129]

Can I use brown rice ?

[@franklantic]

i'm on a justeatlife marathon! ❤

[@jerrysiasu4986]

Niceee ka talaga

[@sr7283]

For those who doesn't like really sweet foods, you can add evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk. It's more refreshing(?) and it doesn't make you feel nauseous

[@Igrouve]

I prefer to put powered milk (milo) over condesed/evap milk. It's just much better for me.

[@mfjo]

I love your humor! 😄😄😄😄

[@jaymilyncatangayombao9175]

Great videos!

[@andm4866]

This is kinda similar to “arroz con leche” in Mexico. Looks delicious!

[@tikirowboat]

I loved Champorado (I thought it was spelled Shamporado) as a child. Yes even the anchovies.

[@xxangle0fdeathxx587]

This reminds me of arroz con leche a Mexican dessert but without the chocolate and the dry fish.

[@angelicac2187]

YES to dried anchovies.

[@allystejero1445]

I have pure choco from Philippines, making champorado right now.

[@FuzzelBuzz]

Champorado indaaay :) ah sweet memory's :D

[@jukestaposition]

SO GOOD

[@Ynn97]

Pro tip: Its better to cook the rice with the chocolate! ❤️