Chicken Pochero | Filipino Recipes | Pinoy Cooking | Tagalog

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while pork is often more affordable.

banana

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: plantains

Sweet potato adds nutrition, while plantains are a cost-effective substitute.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: cauliflower

💰Cheaper: turnips

Cauliflower is lower in carbs, while turnips are often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes reduce preservatives, while canned options are budget-friendly.

Heat olive oil in a large pot.

Add minced garlic and chopped onion; sauté for about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomato and cook until softened, about 1 minute.

Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.

Pour in fish sauce and tomato sauce; stir to combine.

Season with salt and pepper, then add water until level with chicken.

Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

Add plantain and potatoes; cook until tender, about 7 minutes.

Add green beans and stir; cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Add cabbage and bok choy; cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Serve hot.

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