Filipino•comfort
Adobong Manok sa Patis
Chicken Adobo with fish sauce is easy to make yet full-on flavor. Savory and garlicky, it's perfect with steamed rice!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 (3 to 4 pounds) whole chicken, cut-up to serving pieces
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon peppercorns, crushed
- salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- 2
Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and juices run clear.
- 3
Add fish sauce and bring to a boil for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the chicken.
- 4
Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Add water, bay leaves, and peppercorns.
- 6
Lower heat, cover, and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
- 7
Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.