Pininyahang Manok Recipe | Cooking & Sharing with the Homeless

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic alternative.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is healthier, while canned is more affordable.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrot

Zucchini is lower in calories, while carrots are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add garlic, onion, and ginger; sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in soy sauce and mix well to coat the chicken.

Add pineapple chunks and coconut milk; stir to combine.

Season with black pepper, salt, and bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add bell pepper, carrots, and green peas; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if needed.

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

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