Adobo Sa Dilaw + Steamed Okra
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large white onion, chopped
- 2-inch knob turmeric, sliced
- 800g chicken, cut into pieces
- 4 dried bay leaves
- ½ tsp peppercorns
- 1½ cup water
- ½ cup vinegar
- 1 tsp white sugar (or sweetener of choice for keto)
- fish sauce to taste
- Heat Coconut Oil in a pot.
- Saute garlic and onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
- Add the sliced turmeric and cook for about 20 seconds.
- Add the chicken pieces, peppercorns, and bay leaves and water.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes.
- Add additional water as necessary, remember that you want this to be saucy and oily and not soupy.
- Pour-in the vinegar, bring to a boil without stirring. Let boil for 15 seconds allowing the vinegar to cook.
- Stir and then add the sugar (or ssweetener) and fish sauce.
- Serve with steamed rice or cauli rice and any steamed vegetable of your choice.