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Chicken Kare-Kare sa Gata

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Chicken Kare-Kare sa Gata

A rich coconut chicken kare-kare with vegetables and savory bagoong alamang on the side.

45 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Chicken Kare-Kare sa Gata

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
  • 1 Knorr Chicken Cube
  • 1 cup ground peanuts
  • 2 bunches baby bok choy
  • 1 Chinese eggplant, sliced
  • 8 snake beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 cup bagoong alamang
  • 3 cups coconut milk
  • 5 tablespoons cooking oil
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt

How to cook Chicken Kare-Kare sa Gata

  1. 1.Rub chicken with salt; rest for 5 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 2 minutes per side, then remove.
  3. 3.Add remaining oil; sauté garlic and onion until translucent. Stir in coconut milk, paprika, and turmeric; bring to a boil.
  4. 4.Return chicken and add the Knorr Chicken Cube. Cover, reduce to low-medium, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  5. 5.Stir in ground peanuts until smooth. Add eggplant and snake beans; cover and cook 5–8 minutes.
  6. 6.Add bok choy and cook 3 minutes. Season with pepper and serve with bagoong alamang.
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