Sarciadong Manok

Ingredients for Sarciadong Manok

• 2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 2 oz tomato paste, optional
• 3/4 cup green peas
• 1 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 5 dried bay leaves
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• Fish sauce and ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Sarciadong Manok

1. 1.Heat oil over medium heat and sauté onion, garlic, and tomato until softened.
2. 2.Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
3. 3.Stir in tomato paste, if using, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
4. 4.Add bay leaves and parsley, cover, and simmer over low to medium heat for 35 to 40 minutes.
5. 5.Add more broth if needed, then stir in green peas and season with fish sauce and black pepper.
6. 6.Serve hot once the chicken is tender and cooked through.