Chicken Adobo

By c_kiuchi

National dish of the Philippines

Ingredients

• 1 chicken, cut up
• 3/4 head garlic, pounded to a pulp (about 2 tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 cup white vinegar (Dati Puti brand is best)
• 1 teaspon peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• Pepper

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Use your hands.
Let stand for at least a few hours. Overnight works well.
Cook covered for 45 minutes. Start on medium to high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Then bring down to a simmer.
If you want wet adobo, this is ready to eat.
For fried adobo, separate chicken pieces from sauce and fry in very hot oil.
Reduce sauce by simmering until it thickens a little.