A delicious Filipino dish where chicken is simmered in creamy coconut milk with vegetables and spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
37min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 kg chicken
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 5 cloves garlic
- 30 g ginger
- 2 green chilies
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 100 g spinach
- 250 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Step 2
Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
Step 3
Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
Step 4
Pour in the fish sauce and stir to combine.
Step 5
Add the coconut milk and water, then bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
Step 7
Add the green chilies and red bell pepper, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in the spinach and black pepper, and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Step 9
Serve hot with steamed rice.