Drew Barrymore Goes Crazy Over Chef Pilar Valdes’ Arroz Caldo
And she loves patis, too.
(SPOT.ph) As Filipinos, we know arroz caldo is comfort in a bowl. And now, Drew Barrymore is in on the secret. On a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, the Hollywood star raved over this warm, savory Filipino dish whipped up by her long-time culinary partner-in-crime, Chef Pilar Valdes.
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It’s true, Drew Barrymore loves arroz caldo as much as we do
Chef Pilar, who’s a Senior Culinary Contributor at The Drew Barrymore Show and co-founder of catering service Kickshaw Cookery, is a familiar face to the show's fans, popping up every once in a while to prepare a yummy dish or two for Drew and the audience. (Check out this Southern Thai Dry Curry Stir Fry that looks extra sumptuous for spice lovers.)
Last night, she shared a clip of her recent Drew Barrymore Show appearance on Instagram, describing arroz caldo as a dish that's "near and dear" to her heart. Like every Filipino, Chef Pilar remembers her mother making her a warm bowl of this ginger-infused porridge on sick days. Even now, when she no longer lives with her mother, she said that her husband has kept the tradition alive, preparing the comforting dish whenever she’s under the weather.
It was love at first bite for Drew, if her reaction to the first spoonful of arroz caldo is anything to go by. She told the audience: "It has so much flavor. You have to make this so you can taste it because you have to taste it to believe it. It looks so beautiful, but wait until it's in your mouth—you're going to freak out."
If you're curious about this arroz caldo that Drew Barrymore has raved about on the show, then take a look at the recipe Chef Pilar included in the Instagram clip she posted. A full clip should also be up soon, she said.
And by the way, Drew is a fan of patis, too. As Pilar demonstrated how to season the rice porridge with fish sauce, Drew added, “Fish sauce is the best.” So, if you're someone who loves the extra umami of patis, then consider yourself on the same team as Ms. Barrymore's.