FILIPINO CHICKEN STEW

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Adobo is considered as the Philippines national dish. As the name suggested, this is one of the many Spanish-inspired inclusions in the Filipino cuisine. There are many variations to the technique and ingredients employed in the preparation of this dish but the common ground to all is the subtle sourness of vinegar and the aroma...

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Chicken Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lb boneless chicken thigh
1/2 c white vinegar
1/2 c onion, chopped
5 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
4 bay leaves
2 1/2 Tbsp sugar
1 c water
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 c fresh mushrooms, sliced
salt to taste
cilantro, chopped, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry. Cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces. Place aside in a thick pot.
  • 2. Make a marinade of vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, peppercorns, bay leaf, and 1/4 cup of the water and add this to the chicken in the pot. Let sit for about 1/2 hour stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Meanwhile, saute the onions in about 1 Tbsp. of oil until translucent and fragrant then put aside.
  • 4. Bring the pot of chicken and marinade to a boil and lower the heat. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes then add the mushrooms and remaining water.
  • 5. Once again bring to a boil and season with salt if necessary.
  • 6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with hot rice.

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