Pork and chicken adobo with coconut rice: Get the recipe!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast reduces fat while pork shoulder is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk lowers calories while regular milk is more economical.

Marinate chicken and pork in soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns for at least 30 minutes.

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

Add marinated chicken and pork to the pot; brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Pour in remaining marinade and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes until meat is tender.

Stir in sugar and adjust seasoning if necessary; simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.

For coconut rice, rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine rice, coconut milk, and water in a pot; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff rice with a fork and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Serve adobo over coconut rice, garnished with sliced green onions and red chili.

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