9 Rainy Day Comfort Food You Can Cook In Your Condo
Published on: August 7, 2018
Updated on: April 24, 2024
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Don't you just love cozying up indoors during the rainy season? Log into your Netflix account and browse for a new engrossing show. You can also finish the latest Murakami book in your shelf or check out the hottest tracks on Spotify. How about inviting some friends over and play board games? There're so many fun home activities during the rainy season that you can do with your friends and family or just being alone. Whether you're going for a Netflix binge or an afternoon of Scrabble, you need comfort food to warm you. Cook congee, spicy soup or creamy pasta. Choose your comfort food for the rainy days.
Arroz Caldo is a favorite Pinoy comfort food. But do you know that you can cook different versions of this well-loved congee? Make yourself a heartwarming poached egg congee with these simple steps.
Relax in your DMCI Homes condo on a rainy Saturday afternoon. Have a healthy congee to warm your heart:
Spicy foods can help keep you warm on cool rainy evenings. Treat yourself with a sumptuous pasta dish:
Mac & Cheese is the ultimate comfort food regardless of the season. Here's an easy recipe for you:
It's sinigang and bulalo season again! What else should you be enjoying on a drizzly evening but all-time Pinoy dishes. Try this monggo recipe with a twist:
Ditch the salty potato chips and greasy burgers for a healthy comfort food:
Tomatoes contain powerful antioxidants. They're also perfect ingredients for a rainy day comfort food:
You don't have to settle for instant cup noodles on rainy days. Cook mouth-watering chicken carbonara in less than 30 minutes:
Craving for a satisfying meal of carbs? What about a fried rice topping recipe?
1. Poached Egg Congee

Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice
- 6-7 cups chicken stock
- Poached eggs
- Soy sauce
- Sliced green onion
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnish:
- Sriracha
- Kimchi
Sauteed spinach
Cook the rice in a large pot with the chicken stock for about 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the congee regularly until the texture is thick. Serve in a bowl and add the poached eggs and sliced green onion. Add soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.To poach eggs:
Boil 3 inches of water in a shallow pan. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar to the water. Crack the eggs into a small bowl and slowly lower them into the water. Cook until the whites are set and the middle still runny.2. Ginger and Chicken Brown Rice Congee

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cup brown rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2-inch piece ginger, cut 4 slices
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
Recommended garnish:
- Sauteed bok choy
- Sesame seeds
- Scallions
- Shredded ginger
- Chili oil, sriracha, or sesame oil
3. Spicy Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil

Ingredients:
- Spaghetti (450 grams)
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely minced
- ½ teaspoon dried red chili pepper flakes
- ¼ cup parsley leaves, chopped
4. Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients:
- 4 cups of macaroni noodles
- 1 whole egg
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 pound cheddar, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
5. Monggo Curry Guisado

Ingredients:
- Monggo (mung) beans (250 grams)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup tofu, cubes
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
6. Tuna-Potato Salad

Ingredients:
- Potatoes, peeled and shredded
- 1 cup tuna flakes, drained and shredded
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
7. Spicy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:
- Marinara sauce (26 ounces)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cannellini beans, drained
- ½ cup pasta, any kind of your choice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
8. Chicken Carbonara

Ingredients:
- Spaghetti pasta (450 grams)
- 4 cups chicken, shredded
- ¾ cup bacon, chopped
- 8 large egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 ½ cups whipped cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
- ½ cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
9. Bacon, Egg, and Shrimp Fried Rice

Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ¾ cup bacon, diced
- 3 eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup shrimp
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 scallions, chopped
- ¾ cup fresh peas
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste