ADOBO SA GATA RECIPE | HOW TO MAKE ADOBO SA GATA | Panlasang Pinoy

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds depth of flavor, while brown sugar is a more affordable sweetener.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Pour in soy sauce and vinegar; bring to a simmer without stirring for 5 minutes.

Add bay leaves, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Pour in coconut milk and water; bring to a gentle boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

Add green chili for heat and sugar for balance; stir well.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve hot over steamed rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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