How To Make Ginataang Manok (Chicken Cooked in Coconut Milk)
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 3 pieces Thai chili peppers (optional)
- 1 cup spinach or kangkong leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until aromatic and onions are translucent.
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Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
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Pour in the fish sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
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Add the coconut milk and water. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
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Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
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Add the Thai chili peppers (if using) and spinach. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 425kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 15g
- Cholesterol : 102mg
- Sodium : 451mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 8g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 43g
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