Cookingdom Level 54: Arroz Caldo Walkthroughs & Guide
Welcome to the cozy kitchen of Cookingdom Level 54, where we'll be crafting a comforting bowl of "Arroz Caldo"! This Filipino classic, a savory rice porridge, is a multi-stage delight that will test your preparation skills, cooking finesse, and attention to detail. From meticulously washing and chopping fresh aromatics to perfectly boiling eggs and simmering the rich porridge, each step is crucial for achieving that coveted three-star rating. This level emphasizes methodical execution, rewarding chefs who embrace the process with care and precision. Let's embark on this culinary adventure and create a truly heartwarming Arroz Caldo!
Step 1: Aromatic Foundations - Washing and Chopping Ingredients Cookingdom Level 54
The journey to a flavorful Arroz Caldo in Cookingdom Level 54 begins with the meticulous preparation of our fresh ingredients. This stage focuses on cleaning and precisely chopping the aromatics and the main protein, setting the stage for the subsequent cooking steps.
- Scene Setup: You're presented with a kitchen counter featuring a sink with a running tap to the left, a central wooden cutting board, and a knife. Various fresh ingredients are arranged:
- Top row (in baskets/containers): A whole onion, several cloves of garlic, a bunch of spring onions (scallions), and a piece of ginger.
- Bottom right (in a basket): An orange, which will serve as a calamansi substitute for garnish.
- Bottom left: A bag labeled "RICE."
- Next to the cutting board: A whole raw chicken.
- Below the cutting board: Five empty round plates, ready to receive the prepared ingredients.
- Preparation Sequence:
- Activate Water: Begin by tapping the faucet on the sink to start the flow of water.
- Wash Aromatics:
- Drag the whole onion from its basket to the running water in the sink. Once washed, it will automatically move to an empty container slot above the sink.
- Drag the garlic cloves from their basket to the sink. After washing, they will also move to an adjacent container slot.
- Drag the bunch of spring onions to the sink. They will be placed in another container slot once clean.
- Drag the piece of ginger to the sink for washing. It will occupy the final container slot.
- Wash Garnish: Drag the orange from its basket on the bottom right to the sink. Once washed, it will be placed on a temporary holding spot.
- Chop Chicken:
- Drag the raw chicken onto the central cutting board.
- Drag the knife (initially positioned near the chicken) onto the chicken on the cutting board. An animation will show the chicken being chopped into smaller pieces.
- The chopped chicken will automatically transfer to one of the five empty plates at the bottom.
- Chop Onion:
- Drag the washed onion from its container onto the cutting board.
- Drag the knife onto the onion. It will be automatically chopped.
- The chopped onion will move to another empty plate.
- Slice Orange (Calamansi Garnish):
- Drag the washed orange onto the cutting board.
- Drag the knife onto the orange. It will be sliced into wedges.
- The sliced orange wedges will transfer to a third empty plate.
- Chop Ginger:
- Drag the washed ginger from its container onto the cutting board.
- Drag the knife onto the ginger. It will be finely chopped/minced.
- The chopped ginger will move to a fourth empty plate.
- Chop Garlic:
- Drag the washed garlic cloves from their container onto the cutting board.
- Drag the knife onto the garlic. They will be chopped/minced.
- The chopped garlic will transfer to the final empty plate.
- Chop Spring Onions:
- Drag the washed spring onions from their container onto the cutting board.
- Drag the knife onto the spring onions. They will be sliced.
- The sliced spring onions will automatically move to one of the plates, replacing another ingredient if all plates were full (or perhaps one plate was intended for the rice later - in the video, it seems to fill the last available plate). Self-correction: The video shows five plates for the five chopped/sliced items plus one for the rice later.
- Deactivate Water: Tap the faucet again to turn off the water.
- Prepare Rice:
- Drag the bag labeled "RICE" to the empty bowl situated directly below the rice bag slot. The rice will pour into the bowl.
- Completion: Once all ingredients are washed, chopped/sliced, and placed on their respective plates, and the rice is in its bowl, a large egg icon will appear, signaling the transition to the next phase.
Step 2: Perfecting the Hard-Boiled Eggs Cookingdom Level 54
A classic Arroz Caldo is often garnished with perfectly cooked hard-boiled eggs. This step in Cookingdom Level 54 focuses on boiling and preparing these essential toppings.
- Scene Setup: The view shifts to a stovetop area. You have:
- A pot placed on an induction cooker.
- A pitcher filled with water.
- A small bird's nest containing two raw eggs.
- A bottle of "OIL" (not used in this step).
- A small wire grill rack to the left of the cooker.
- A wooden cutting board at the bottom center.
- Two empty plates, one to the bottom left and one to the bottom right of the cutting board.
- A spider strainer tool.
- Egg Boiling and Slicing Process:
- Fill Pot: Drag the pitcher of water and pour it into the pot on the induction cooker.
- Add Eggs: Drag the two raw eggs from the nest and place them into the water-filled pot.
- Boil Eggs: Tap the power button on the induction cooker. The display will show "1000" (presumably watts or temperature). Wait for the eggs to boil; steam will rise from the pot.
- Remove Eggs: Once the eggs are boiled (indicated by consistent steaming), use the spider strainer.
- Drag the spider strainer to the pot to scoop out the first egg.
- Drag the strainer with the egg to the wooden cutting board and release it.
- Repeat for the second egg, placing it also on the cutting board.
- Peel Eggs: Tap on each hard-boiled egg on the cutting board. This action will crack and peel the shell, revealing the smooth white egg.
- Slice Eggs:
- Drag one peeled egg from the cutting board and place it onto the cutting board again (this seems to reset its position for slicing). A knife will appear.
- Drag the knife onto the egg. It will be sliced in half.
- Repeat with the second peeled egg: drag it to the cutting board, then use the knife to slice it in half.
- Plate Sliced Eggs: The four egg halves will automatically transfer to the empty plate on the bottom right.
- Turn Off Cooker: Tap the power button on the induction cooker to turn it off.
- Completion: With the eggs boiled, peeled, sliced, and plated, this phase concludes, and the game transitions to preparing another key garnish.
Step 3: Crafting Crispy Fried Garlic Cookingdom Level 54
Crispy fried garlic is a signature topping for Arroz Caldo, adding a delightful crunch and pungent aroma. In this step of Cookingdom Level 54, you'll fry the previously chopped garlic to golden perfection.
- Scene Setup: The cooking station now features:
- A frying pan (replacing the pot) on the induction cooker.
- The bottle of "OIL."
- The plate of chopped garlic prepared in Step 1.
- An empty plate to the bottom left, designated for the fried garlic.
- The spider strainer tool.
- Garlic Frying Procedure:
- Place Pan: Ensure the frying pan is correctly positioned on the induction cooker.
- Add Oil: Drag the bottle of "OIL" and pour a sufficient amount into the frying pan.
- Heat Oil: Tap the power button on the induction cooker to turn it on.
- Fry Garlic: Drag the plate of chopped garlic and add the garlic to the hot oil in the pan.
- Monitor Frying: Watch as the garlic fries. It will gradually turn from white to a light golden brown, then a deeper golden brown. Bubbling in the oil will be visible.
- Remove Fried Garlic: Once the garlic reaches a crispy golden-brown color (be careful not to burn it), drag the spider strainer to the pan. It will scoop up the fried garlic.
- Plate Fried Garlic: Drag the spider strainer holding the fried garlic to the empty plate on the bottom left and release.
- Turn Off Cooker: Tap the power button on the induction cooker to turn it off.
- Completion: Once the fragrant, crispy garlic is fried and plated, this stage is finished, paving the way for cooking the Arroz Caldo itself.
Step 4: Simmering the Hearty Arroz Caldo Cookingdom Level 54
Now, the main event of Cookingdom Level 54: cooking the Arroz Caldo. This involves sautéing aromatics, browning the chicken, and simmering it all with rice and seasonings to create a thick, flavorful porridge.
- Scene Setup: The cooking station is reset with:
- A large pot on the induction cooker.
- The bottle of "OIL."
- A pitcher of water.
- Seasonings: A pepper shaker, a salt shaker, and a bottle of Fish Sauce (red cap).
- Prepared ingredients (from Step 1): The bowl of rice, the plate of chopped chicken, the plate of chopped ginger, and the plate of chopped garlic (the raw, un-fried portion).
- Two small yellow squares, representing chicken bouillon cubes or powder.
- A spatula for stirring.
- Several empty plates below, which will hold the ingredients before they are added to the pot.
- Arroz Caldo Cooking Process:
- Place Pot: Ensure the large pot is on the induction cooker.
- Add Oil: Drag the bottle of "OIL" and pour it into the pot.
- Heat Pot: Tap the power button on the induction cooker. The display will show "1000."
- Sauté Aromatics:
- Drag the plate of chopped ginger and add it to the hot oil in the pot.
- Drag the plate of raw chopped garlic (not the fried garlic from Step 3) and add it to the pot.
- Drag the spatula to the pot and stir the ginger and garlic until fragrant (a slight visual shimmer or steam).
- Cook Chicken: Drag the plate of chopped chicken and add it to the pot with the sautéed aromatics.
- Add Rice: Drag the bowl of rice and pour it into the pot.
- Add Fish Sauce: Drag the bottle of Fish Sauce and pour some into the pot.
- Add Water: Drag the pitcher of water and pour it into the pot, covering the rice and chicken.
- Add Bouillon: Drag the two yellow chicken bouillon cubes/portions and add them to the pot.
- Season:
- Drag the pepper shaker over the pot to add pepper.
- Drag the salt shaker over the pot to add salt.
- Stir and Simmer: Drag the spatula to the pot and stir all the ingredients thoroughly to combine.
- Cook: Allow the Arroz Caldo to simmer and cook. The mixture will bubble, and the rice will absorb the liquid, causing the porridge to thicken. This will be indicated by a change in consistency and increased steam.
- Turn Off Cooker: Once the Arroz Caldo has reached a thick, porridge-like consistency, tap the power button on the induction cooker to turn it off.
- Completion: With the Arroz Caldo perfectly cooked and fragrant, a large egg icon will appear, signaling the transition to the final plating and garnishing stage.
Step 5: Plating and Garnishing the Arroz Caldo Cookingdom Level 54
The final step in Cookingdom Level 54 is to present your beautifully cooked Arroz Caldo, adorning it with all the delicious toppings prepared earlier.
- Scene Setup: The kitchen counter now focuses on the final assembly:
- The pot containing the freshly cooked Arroz Caldo.
- A large, empty serving bowl placed centrally.
- A small ladle with a wooden handle for serving.
- Garnishes (prepared in previous steps): The plate of fried garlic (Step 3), the plate of sliced boiled egg halves (Step 2), the plate of chopped spring onions (Step 1), and the plate of sliced orange/calamansi wedges (Step 1).
- A bottle of Fish Sauce and a small saucer for serving it on the side.
- A spoon for eating, placed to the left of the serving bowl.
- Assembly and Garnishing Sequence:
- Serve Arroz Caldo: Drag the small ladle to the pot of Arroz Caldo to scoop some up. Drag the ladle filled with Arroz Caldo to the empty serving bowl and release to pour it in. Repeat until the bowl is adequately filled.
- Add Fried Garlic: Drag the plate of fried garlic and sprinkle the garlic crisps generously over the surface of the Arroz Caldo in the bowl.
- Add Spring Onions: Drag the plate of chopped spring onions and scatter them over the Arroz Caldo.
- Add Boiled Eggs: Drag the plate of sliced boiled egg halves. Place two halves attractively on top of the porridge.
- Add Orange/Calamansi Slice: Drag the plate of sliced orange/calamansi wedges. Take one wedge and place it on the rim of the bowl or nestled into the Arroz Caldo as a final garnish.
- Prepare Side of Fish Sauce: Drag the bottle of Fish Sauce and pour a small amount into the empty saucer placed to the right of the serving bowl.
- Completion: Once all the garnishes are perfectly arranged and the side sauce is prepared, your Arroz Caldo is complete! A celebratory message, "Exquisite flavors!", will appear with accompanying confetti, indicating your successful creation and the end of Cookingdom Level 54.
Notes and Precautions for Cookingdom Level 54
- Order of Operations: Adhering to the sequence, especially during the ingredient preparation (washing then chopping) and the Arroz Caldo cooking (sautéing aromatics before adding chicken and rice), is vital.
- Tool Usage: Use the correct tools for each task – knife for chopping, spider strainer for removing eggs and fried garlic, spatula for stirring the porridge, and ladle for serving.
- Cooker Management: Remember to turn the induction cooker on before heating/cooking and off after each specific cooking phase is complete (boiling eggs, frying garlic, simmering porridge).
- Ingredient Distinction: Be mindful of using the raw chopped garlic for sautéing in Step 4, and the separately prepared fried garlic for garnishing in Step 5.
- Visual Cues: The game provides visual cues for when ingredients are washed, chopped, eggs are boiled, garlic is fried, and the porridge is cooked. Pay close attention to these indicators.
Tips and Tricks for Cookingdom Level 54
- Preparation is Key: The initial washing and chopping phase (Step 1) sets up all subsequent steps. Ensure all items are correctly processed and placed on their designated plates.
- Patience with Simmering: Allow the Arroz Caldo enough time to simmer and thicken in Step 4. Rushing this step will result in a watery porridge.
- Garnish Artfully: While the game guides the placement, try to arrange the garnishes in an appealing manner for the best visual result.
- Don't Burn the Garlic: When frying garlic in Step 3, remove it promptly once it's golden brown. Burnt garlic will impart a bitter taste.
- Review Recipe Image: The initial recipe card shows the final dish. Keeping that image in mind can help you visualize the end goal throughout the cooking process.
By following this detailed guide for Cookingdom Level 54, you'll master the creation of Arroz Caldo and earn those well-deserved three stars. Enjoy your delicious and comforting Filipino porridge!