This filipino dish is easy to cook and very yummy especially for the kids.
Happy Cooking!
Ingredients :
· 1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces or any choice cuts which you really like.
· 1 thumb-sized fresh ginger root, cut into strips
· 2 cloves garlic, crushed
· 1 onion, chopped
· 3 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)- i never use salt when cooking it.
· 4 to 5 cups water (or rice water – 2nd washing)
· 2 to 3 sayote (chayote squash), quartered (or green, unripe papaya or potatoes)
· 1 cup sili (chili) leaves or malunggay
· vegetable oil
Cooking Procedures :
1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions, stir-fry until softened and translucent.
2. Add chicken cuts. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken colors slightly. Season with patis according to taste.
3. Pour in water (or rice water, if using). Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer until chicken is half-done. Add in chayote (or papaya or potatoes, if using). Continue simmering until chicken and vegetable are tender. Correct seasonings and then add sili leaves or malunggay or substitute. Stir to combine until well blended. Remove from heat.
4. Let stand for a few minutes to cook the green vegetables. Serve hot with rice.
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