Panlasang Pinoy

CHICKEN ADOBO

have you tried making recipes using sodas? i have used an orange soda to bake cakes before, a sprite for making prawns and dark beer for pot roasts, but a coke for filipino adobo? it's kind of new for me. but i've seen so many people have made this adobo so i have to try it. usually, a filipino adobo consists with just few ingredients, a soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, bay leaves and salt and pepper to taste. there are various ways to make an adobo, it really depends on how you like it to be. at the end of the day, it's your taste is what's important.

ingredients:

• 2 pcs chicken breasts (you can use any cut, bone-in is the best)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (any oil will do)
• ginger (depending on your taste)
• garlic (add lots if you like garlic)
• 1 can of small coca cola soda 7.5oz
• 4 pcs bay leaves 
• 1/2 cup vinegar (lower to 1/4 if you are not a sour person)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce 
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ground black pepper (to taste)
• salt (to taste)

directions:

1. heat a wok
2. add the oil and sauté the ginger and garlic
3. it's ready when you smell the aroma
4. then add the chicken and stir
5. add the coca cola and stir slowly then cover and let the chicken cooked for about 25 to 30 minutes in medium heat. stir occasionally.
6. once the chicken is cooked, remove from the wok and season the sauce
7. add the bay leaves, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and black pepper. make sure you taste the sauce to your likeness. 
8. bring the sauce to a boil 
9. move the sauce to a safe bowl
10. place the cooked chicken back to the wok, then add the sauce. set the heat to high
11. stir to combine then cover and let it simmer until the sauce thickened 
12. take the lid off and keep stirring until the sauce dried out
13. and its ready to served!

enjoy and #happybaking

xo, s

this bread loaf is super simple to make, it requires basic ingredients and it's soft, delicious with a touch of sweetness. although it is a lot easier to just buy a white bread loaf at the grocery stores, it is also satisfying to just make on your own. not only you know the quality of ingredients you use, it also leaves a good smell on your whole house and it doesn't have preservatives.

you can make a peanut butter and jelly with this bread, or add some butter, or dip into your coffee, or simply eat it alone. it's super yummy! so GOOD LUCK!

ingredients:

• 1 cup milk (room temperature)
• 2 1/2 teaspoon instant dry yeast
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4cup butter (room temperature)
• 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour

directions:

1. in a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients
2. knead using a stand mixer, you can knead this dough using your hand however it might be too sticky. you do not want to add more flour for this recipe
3. transfer the dough into an oiled bowl, and cover
4. let the dough rise until doubled in size about 1 1/2 hour
5. punch the dough and cut in half
6. roll the dough into a log and cut, make about 8 pieces
7. roll the dough into a ball and transfer into a prepared oiled baking dish
8. cover the dough and let the dough rise for another 30 minutes
9. pre heat the oven to 350F
10. brush the dough with egg wash
11. bake for 20 minutes
12. and enjoy!

happy baking!

xo, sai

tips:

1. make sure all the ingredients are in room temperature
2. to lessen your dough time rising, pre heat your oven to the lowest temperature, turn it off. cover your newly knead dough with a damp towel and put it inside the oven. usually with this process, my dough is ready in just 30 minutes
3. if you have any questions please feel free to drop it in the comments :)

ginataang bilo bilo is a filipino dessert made from sticky rice balls and coconut milk. there are variety of ways to make bilo bilo. i will show you the simple ingredients i used and yet still delicious!

ingredients:

• 2 pcs sweet potatoes
• 1 long pc cassava root
• 1 taro
• glutinous flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 2 cups water

directions:

1. wash the potatoes, cassava root and taro
2. peel the ingredients and chop
3. combine the taro, cassava and potatoes into a pot
4. add the water and coconut milk
5. bring to boil (make sure to not overcooked the ingredients)
6. add the sugar and rice balls
7. bring back to boil (stirring occasionally)
8. once the rice balls are cooked, it's ready to serve!

for glutinous rice balls, add enough water to glutinous flour until you are able to form a ball.

thank you all so much for visiting! until next time! :)

xo,

sai borg