Pinatisang Manok

Perfect with a huge bowl of steamed rice, the Thai fish sauce makes this chicken superbly savory.

Serves 5  Prep Time 5 minutes  Cooking Time 20 minutes

1 small white onion, brunoise (julienned then diced further)
1/4 cup sliced ginger
6 cloves of garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (patis)
1 kilo chicken thighs
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1/4 cup pork lard
cilantro leaves for garnish

1  Combine the onion, ginger, garlic, fish sauce, chicken thighs, peppercorns, and bay leaves in a  bowl.

2  In a heavy frying pan, heat the pork oil over high heat. Sauté the chicken thigh, 4 minutes per side.

3  Add the marinade and reduce completely over medium heat.

4  Serve warm and garnish with cilantro leaves.

Photography by Miguel Nacianceno |  Styling by Sharlene Tan

• Airon Nov 15 2010 @ 03:48pm Report Abuse

     

  i tried butter instead of pork lard since my better half doesnt eat anything w/ pork in it...tastes good though.
• Minnette Oct 28 2010 @ 07:17pm Report Abuse

     

  You can make it at home. Buy 1/2 kilo of pork saute and render it at home. For more specific instructions, check this out: http://bit.ly/b7ne6
• winny Oct 27 2010 @ 06:57pm Report Abuse

     

  where can u find pork lard?
• James Apr 25 2010 @ 03:42pm Report Abuse

     

  Thai fish sauce = Patis
• Ella B. Apr 14 2010 @ 04:27am Report Abuse

     

  Where do I find Thai fish sauce?
• sharl Apr 03 2010 @ 06:44am Report Abuse

     

  I tried this too, and it's yummy!
• sharl Apr 03 2010 @ 06:44am Report Abuse

     

  I tried this too, and it's yummy!
• ging Jan 11 2010 @ 04:29pm Report Abuse

     

  where are you from, sam?de leoz din ako.
• bluegirl Jul 31 2009 @ 10:15am Report Abuse

     

  I tried this recipe when I first saw it in the magazine and it's REALLY GOOD (not the healthiest dish, but yummy, hehe)