Adobong Manok sa Gata (Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo)

Adobong Manok sa Gata

Basic Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper (or 1 tsp. peppercorn)
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 to 3 tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. crushed garlic
  • chili pepper
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • water

Cooking Methods

  • In a deep skillet, brown chicken in oil.
  • Combine vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt (to taste) and pepper (or peppercorn).Stir to blend and then add into the brown chicken.
  • Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and allow simmering uncovered for about 10 minutes.If the sauce is reduced add about 1/2 cup water.
  • Cover and continue simmering until chicken is tender.Pour coconut milk and add the chili pepper.
  • Cook for another few more minutes to thicken the sauce.
  • Remove from heat.Transfer into a serving dish.
  • Serve hot.

Adobong Sitaw with Tofu

Adobong Sitaw with Tofu

Basic Ingredients

  • 20 to 25 pieces string beans, cut into 2 ½ inch length
  • 3 pieces extra firm tofu (about 3 oz. per piece), fried until medium brown
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Methods

  • Slice the fried tofu into squares. Set aside.
  • Heat the cooking oil in a pan.
  • Saute garlic and onion until the onion is soft.
  • Put-in the sliced tofu. Add soy sauce and water. Let boil.
  • Pour-in the vinegar. Let it reboil.
  • Add the string beans. Stir and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.