Lechon Manok Sauce

Ingredients for Lechon Manok Sauce

• 1 lb chicken liver
• 2 cups water
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 10 to 12 tablespoons white vinegar
• 8 to 10 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 chicken cube, optional
• 7 to 10 tablespoons bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Lechon Manok Sauce

1. 1.Heat the oven to 350°F and bake the chicken liver for 15 minutes. Let it cool, then chop it into smaller pieces.
2. 2.Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and onion for about 2 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
3. 3.Add the baked chicken liver and cook for 3 minutes.
4. 4.Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. 5.Blend the mixture until smooth using a hand blender, or carefully transfer it to a regular blender and puree before returning it to the pot.
6. 6.Bring the sauce back to a boil, add the vinegar, and let it boil again to cook off the sharpness.
7. 7.Stir in the brown sugar, salt, and ground black pepper, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
8. 8.Whisk in the bread crumbs gradually and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the sauce reaches your preferred thickness.
9. 9.Add the chicken cube if using and cook for 3 minutes more. Transfer to a bowl and serve with lechon manok.