Lugaw for Filipinos  -Rice Porridge, Congee or Arroz Caldo

It is made with ordinary  rice or glutinous rice which sauteed  in Garlic, Onion and Ginger, usually with chicken meat and stock, garnish with Safflower, young onion stalks (leaves) or Malunggay leaves (moringa)  and boiled Egg slices. And lugaw is not complete without the Calamansi

It is very healthy and nutritious, it is best and good to serve in sick persons since Ginger is for curing pain,sickness such cough & cold, brings back the loss of appetite.

Safflower also good for treating fever, cough/breathing problems,pains and heart disease. But don't always  serve or includes this ingredient to a pregnant, excessive amount can cause miscarriage.

Onion & Garlic are both has also a therapeutic properties aside of it's nutritional value. Health Benefits of Garlic and Onion

Moringa is a miracle vegetables that can cures almost every sickness aside of nutrients and vitamins it gives to every person who take/eat it. Moringa Leaves Medicinal Uses and Benefits

Chicken and Egg are high in Protein, plenty in Phosphorus, rich in Niacin, has natural anti depressant, good in bones, metabolism booster, promotes eye health and essential for healthy tissue growth.

Calamansi has lot's of Vitamin C and also good source for curing cough & cold. Health Benefits of Calamansi  

Now you know how healthy and good the Lugaw is, so make sure you serve it with your sick love one. Always include the following ingredients in your Lugaw, make sure you made it with lots of love and care.