INGREDIENTS:
- 1 chicken (2 lbs/1 kg), cut into serving pieces
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 cup (250 ml) thick coconut milk or
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) coconut cream mixed with 1/2 cup (125 ml) water
- 2–4 finger-length green chilies (siling mahaba), whole
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
For the Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh turmeric root or
- 11/2 teaspoons turmeric powder (curry powder)
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Filipino vinegar (suka) or apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- cooking oil
HOW TO COOK:
- Combine the Marinade ingredients in a large bowl, add the chicken and mix well. Marinate the chicken overnight in the refrigerator. Drain the chicken and reserve the Marinade.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and stir-fry the marinated chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the reserved Marinade and the coconut milk or cream, and simmer, uncovered, over low heat until the sauce thickens and the oil separatesfrom the milk, about 30 minutes.
- Add the chilies and season with the fish sauce. Stir to mix well and serve immediately.
SOURCE: kusina101.com
IMAGE: sbs.com.au
