Entree: Philippines – Adobong Manok (chicken adobo)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 10 min

Cook 35 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

- 12 whole chicken wings, approx. 3.5 oz (100 g) each; approx. 2 lb 10 oz (1.2 kg) total
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cane vinegar or white vinegar
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp (5 g) whole black peppercorns
- 1 tbsp (15 g) brown sugar (optional)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil for browning
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water

Instructions

1. Sear wings in 2 tbsp (30 ml) oil until browned in batches; remove and sauté crushed garlic briefly in the same pot. Return wings, add soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, peppercorns, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup (120 ml) water; bring to a simmer.
2. Cover and simmer gently until wings are tender and sauce reduces to a glossy braise, about 25–30 minutes; uncover and reduce further if needed, then serve hot with steamed rice.