Inampalayahang Manok

Ingredients for Inampalayahang Manok

• 1 1/2 kg chicken thighs, cut into sections
• 2 bitter gourds, sliced
• 3 tomatoes, quartered
• 2 onions, sliced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
• Water or chicken stock
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fish sauce, to taste
• Oil

How to cook Inampalayahang Manok

1. 1.Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Salt the bitter gourd separately and set it aside.
2. 2.Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown chicken on all sides; remove it from the pot.
3. 3.Sauté garlic, onions, and ginger in the same pot, then add tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. 4.Return chicken and add enough water or stock to cover it. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
5. 5.Rinse bitter gourd thoroughly and add it to the pot; cook 10 minutes until tender.
6. 6.Season with fish sauce and pepper, then serve hot.