Champorado

Name: Champorado
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 150 g glutinous rice, rinsed; 1.2 l water; 60 g dark chocolate (70–85%), chopped; 30 g cocoa powder; 80 g sugar; ¼ tsp salt; 120 ml evaporated milk

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Sticky rice simmered into a thick, glossy chocolate porridge, sweetened and swirled with evaporated milk — a Filipino breakfast and rainy-day treat.

Champorado is a Filipino porridge from Philippines, ready in about 40 minutes and made with glutinous rice and dark chocolate (70–85%). It serves 4 and is rated beginner to cook.

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A serving of Champorado — Photo: Josh James from Imus, Philippines / Wikimedia Commons · CC-BY-2.0

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 40 min
Serves: 4
Level: Beginner
Calories: 366

Ingredients

4 servings

150 g Glutinous rice (opens in a new tab), rinsed
1.2 l Water (opens in a new tab)
60 g Dark chocolate (70–85%) (opens in a new tab), choppedStands in for tablea (pure cacao tablets).
30 g Cocoa powder (opens in a new tab)
80 g Sugar (opens in a new tab)
¼ tsp (1.5 g) Salt (opens in a new tab)
120 ml Evaporated milk (opens in a new tab)Swap: Coconut milk (Dairy-free.)Contains milk

Equipment

Saucepan (opens in a new tab)

Method

1
Step 1
Bring the rice and water to the boil, then simmer, stirring often, until the grains are soft and the porridge is thick.
- 25 min
- medium-low heat
- Saucepan (opens in a new tab)
2
Step 2
Stir in the chocolate (opens in a new tab), cocoa powder (opens in a new tab), sugar (opens in a new tab) and salt and cook for another 5–10 minutes, stirring constantly so it does not catch.
- 8 min
- low heat
3
Step 3
Ladle into bowls and drizzle with evaporated milk (opens in a new tab).
- 1 min

About this dish

Origin: Philippines · Commonly attributedOften linked to the Mexican drink champurrado via the galleon trade; the Filipino dish is rice-based.More food from Philippines
Dish: Breakfast · Snack · Porridge & cereals · Desserts
Cooking method: Simmered
Taste: rich, sweet, creamy, bitter
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Low-fat · Low-sodium
With the listed swaps: Vegan, Plant-based, Ovo-vegetarian, Dairy-freeWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: Budget-friendly · Child-friendly · One-pot
Cook more with: Glutinous rice · Dark chocolate (70–85%) · Cocoa powder · Sugar · Evaporated milk
Techniques: Simmering

Allergens

Contains, can be adapted: Milkfrom dark chocolate (70–85%), evaporated milk
May contain: Peanutsfrom dark chocolate (70–85%)
May contain: Tree nutsfrom dark chocolate (70–85%)
May contain: Soyfrom dark chocolate (70–85%)

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

366 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 412 g · recipe makes 4

Where the energy comes from

Protein 8%
Carbohydrate 68%
Fat 24%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	366 kcal	89 kcal
Protein	7.4 g	1.8 g
Carbohydrate	65.1 g	15.8 g
Net carbohydrate	59.6 g	14.5 g
Sugars	—	—
Added sugars	—	—
Fibre	5.5 g	1.3 g
Fat	10.1 g	2.4 g
Saturated fat	5.8 g	1.4 g
Trans fat	—	—
Cholesterol	10 mg	2 mg
Sodium	193 mg	47 mg
Salt equivalent	0.5 g	0.1 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 348 mg
Calcium: 139 mg
Iron: 3.5 mg
Magnesium: 94 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 21 µg
Vitamin C: 1 mg
Vitamin D: 0.6 µg
Vitamin B12: 0.1 µg
Folate (DFE): 8 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

Whisk the cocoa with a ladle of hot porridge first so it does not form lumps.

Common mistakes

Leaving the pot unstirred after the chocolate goes in — it scorches quickly.
Making it too thick; it thickens further as it cools, so thin with water or milk.

Serve with

Traditionally eaten with salty fried dried fish (tuyo) for a sweet-salty contrast.

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reheating

Reheat with a splash of water, stirring until smooth.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 26 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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Main ingredient

Glutinous rice, rinsed150 g
Evaporated milk120 ml · 128 g

Used in steps 1, 3

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