Adobo

Ingredients

• Chicken Drumstick 2½ kg
• Coconut Liqueur 15 fl oz
• Soy Sauce 5 fl oz
• Garlic 2 heads
• Bay leaf 10 pieces
• Ground Dried Garlic 1 tablespoon
• Green peppercorns 1½ spoons
• Vegetable Oil 0 fl oz
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Separate the drumsticks from the thighs.

Step 3

Mix vinegar, soy sauce, a head of roughly chopped garlic, bay leaf, minced garlic, and black pepper in a large bowl.

Step 4

Add the marinade to the chicken, mix well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 4 hours to marinate.

Step 5

Remove the meat from the marinade and pat it dry. Reserve the marinade.

Step 6

Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot and sauté the chicken until golden brown. Set aside for a while.

Step 7

In the same pot, sauté the remaining garlic, chopped in the same way, until golden brown.

Step 8

Return the chicken to the pot and pour in the marinade. Cover with a lid and simmer for 45 minutes.

Step 9

Then remove the lid and simmer the sauce for about 10 minutes.

Step 10

Serve with rice.