Adobong Manok sa Patis

Adobong Manok sa Patis

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
• 3 pounds whole chicken, cut-up to serving pieces
• ¼ cup fish sauce
• ½ cup vinegar
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 to 5 peppercorns, crushed
• 1 cup water
• salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until limp. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and juices run clear.
2. Add fish sauce and bring to a boil, stirring once or twice to coat chicken pieces. Add vinegar and bring to a boil, uncovered and without stirring, for an about 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add water, bay leaves and peppercorns. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken pieces are fork-tender and sauce is reduced. Season with salt to taste.

source :  kawaling Pinoy