How to Cook Sinampalukang Manok (Stewed Chicken in Tamarind)
Sinampalukang manok is very similar to sinigang, a sour tamarind based soup.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 245kcal
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized chicken sliced into serving pieces
- 1/2 cup cooking oil
- 1 head garlic crushed
- 1 large onion. sliced
- 2 Tbsp. crushed or sliced ginger
- 4 medium-sized tomatoes sliced
- 15 pcs string beans cut into 1 to 1/2 inch pieces
- 3 pcs eggplant cut in halves
- 4 pcs long hot chili peppers for flavoring
- 2 to 3 cup finely chopped young sampaloc or tamarind leaves
- 4 cups water
- patis to taste
Instructions
How to cook sinampalukang manok:
- Sauté garlic, onion, ginger, tomatoes and the chicken pieces.
- Add patis and water, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is almost tender.
- Add the string beans and eggplants, then cover and boil for 3 minutes.
- Add the young sampaloc leaves, pepper and water.
- Cover; bring to a boil and correct seasonings. Serve hot. Good for 8 persons.