Vegan Arroz Caldo (Filipino Rice Porridge)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 green onions, chopped with green and white parts separated
• 1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 3 chunks
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 4 ounces vegan chicken, cut into small pieces (we used Daring)
• 6 cups vegan chicken broth
• Optional: 1 tablespoon vegan fish sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup glutinous sweet rice (malagkit)
• Salt, to taste
• Calamansi, lemon or lime
• 1/3 cup oil
• 6 cloves garlic, minced