How to Cook Sarciadong Manok (Chicken Sarciado)
Sarciadong Manok is a Filipino dish featuring chicken braised in a savory tomato sauce, enriched with garlic, onions, and aromatic spices, resulting in a tantalizing blend of flavors that is both comforting and satisfying.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 1 kilo chicken bone-in, cut into serving pieces
- 1/2 head garlic chopped
- 5 pieces medium size tomato coarsely chopped
- 2 pieces medium size onion coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1/8 cup patis or fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp peppercorns
- 3 pcs laurel leaves
- cooking oil
Instructions
How to cook sarciadong manok:
- Heat oil in a sauce pan and sauté garlic and onion until light brown. Add in the tomatoes and stir fry for a minute.
- Add in the chicken, patis, tomato paste, peppercorns, laurel leaves and while stirring continue to cook for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes at moderate heat or until the meat is tender and the sauce reduced to about half, you may add water if the sauce looks too thick in consistency.
- During the last 8 minutes of cooking, add the green peas.
- Season with salt and adjust if required. Serve hot.
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Notes
Cooking Tips of Sarciadong Manok Recipe:
- Optimal Tomato Consistency: Ensure the tomatoes are cooked to a smooth and thick consistency before adding the chicken, allowing them to release their natural sweetness and tanginess for a more flavorful sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.
- Balancing Flavors: Taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lime juice to enhance the savory richness and bright acidity, ensuring a perfectly balanced dish.
- Chicken Tenderizing Technique: For extra tender chicken, marinate the chicken pieces in a mixture of vinegar or lemon juice, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes before cooking, allowing the acidity to break down the proteins and infuse the meat with flavor.