Adobong Manok sa Gata (Chicken Adobo with Coconut Milk)
Ingredients
3 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
2 bay leaves
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ginger, grated
1/2 cup coconut milk
Hot banana pepper (optional)
Cooking oil
Patis, pepper to taste
Instructions
1) Place chicken, vinegar, water, bay leaves, garlic, ginger, banana pepper, patis and pepper in a pot and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender (covered)
2) Drain and set sauce aside
3) Heat oil in a pan and saute chicken until brown
4) Remove oil from pan
5) Add sauce and let simmer uncovered to allow sauce to evaporate
6) When only approximately 1/4 cup of the sauce remains, add coconut milk
7) Let simmer for 3 minutes, stirring constantly
