July 15, 2023
Ola Hive Ph! It's been a while since I participated in the Hive Ph contest. But I guess it's time to come back, noh? Who could resist joining this month's cooking contest, anyway?
It's about food! A foodie slash trying-hard chef wants to join too. I love experimental cooking, and I guess you have read some of my failed and successful cooking attempts.
This Nutrition Month reminded me of the past, back when I was still in primary school. We often have free porridge and other foods during this event. Every class would cook a recipe of their choice to participate in Nutrition Month's cooking contest. And of course, the eating part was always the most anticipated part of the day. Have you experienced that?
Today's cooking recipe is rather common. But we all have different versions, right? Since I am in a foreign land, it's also tough to complete a full Pinoy ingredient set. Even the taste of seasonings is a bit different compared to ours in the Philippines. And.....we don't use MSG here, haha. Magic Sarap is out of the kitchen. But.... Food can still be delicious depending on how you cook it, even without any MSG. It's bad for your health anyway.
Let's start this #Kwentong Kusina. Make sure you have some rice there, because you might want to ask for some.
This is Ginataang Manok with some spice which also known as Chicken Curry.
I'm not a fan of curry nowadays, but it was one of my favorites before. However, when I crave something spicy with coconut milk, that's the only recipe that comes to mind. I never tried any other meat curry but only chicken curry. There are affordable frozen (free-range) whole chickens here, so I usually go for them.
I added some natural ingredients to make a different version. But this is definitely healthier and yummier. This whole chicken, by the way, is just less than $10. I used to buy a whole one, as it is cheaper compared to buying per pound. Besides, I can save the leftovers for the next day 😊.
You might want to grab these ingredients and try this recipe as well.
Ingredients:
- Chicken
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Shallot
- Coconut milk
- Curry powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional ingredients: Just to make the curry not plain. Instead of potatoes, I used...
- Carrot
- Water chestnut
- Coriander
- Spinach
The fact is, they were available so I just added them. Saving money, you know?
Want more spice? Then let's add...
- Red pepper
Peeled the chestnuts and carrots before cooking. And of course, prepare the aromatics.
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Unlike in ordinary curry, potatoes or carrots are chopped into big chunks. However, in this recipe, I opted to grate the carrot to add a darker color to the sauce. And carrot, by the way, is sweet, so grating it will release a sweeter flavor that could balance the spiciness of the curry.
I added coriander just to give some green to this recipe. Besides, it's also beneficial to your health. After a while, I saw spinach, so I decided to add it too.
Of course, the most important ingredients for this recipe are coconut milk and curry powder. Since we have curry powder at home, I just used it instead of buying a new one. What I don't like here abroad is that I can't find fresh coconut milk or coconut to grate, just like we do at home. All are imported and packed.
This curry powder is darker compared to ordinary ones, and it has other spices in it, such as clove, nutmeg, cardamon, and others, not just curry.
Let's start the cooking!
The process is actually quite easy actually, and can be done in less than 30 minutes.
Procedures:
In a big wok, sauté the aromatics until they get fragrant. Set aside the red pepper for later. Otherwise, the curry will be so spicy. The purpose of adding red pepper is just to add flavor to the curry. Then add the chicken and continue stirring until it becomes brownish.
Add the coconut milk and simmer for a while, followed by the chestnuts and grated carrots. Season it with curry powder, and continue cooking until the chicken softens, and the sauce reduces and thickens.
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Add a green vegetable of your choice. I added spinach here to make the recipe healthier.
Add coriander and red pepper. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and is distributed well. Add salt and pepper to taste. These are optional, as the curry seasoning can be flavorful enough.
That's it! The Ginataang Manok is ready to serve! This is definitely great to eat with rice. I could eat more when the viand is flavorful.
This is darker than ordinary curry, but flavorful. Isn't it enticing? Now grab the ingredients and try this recipe.
Although it's a bit late, but I want to invite @ruffatotmeee to share her #KwentongKusina.
That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by.
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This looks awesome!
My husband is not into chicken feet so I'd have to eat it all. 😋😆
This looks amazing but I can't imagine finding chicken feet in a supermarket here in the UK. Jamaicans cook chicken foot soup, which is nice. I once ordered dim sum and chicken foot at a Chinese restaurant and I felt unsettled while eating it. They looked like babies' hands 😝
Maybe you can find frozen chicken feet in Asian supermarkets but not good for soup anymore.
We have a chicken feet recipe in the Philippines which is one of my favorites back then..we often barbeque it and it's yummy ☺️
That's a good idea for the Asian supermarkets 👍
Aruyyyy kakagutom ah, we just had this kind of dish last week. Ako pa nagkayodnng niyog kaya fresh na fresh, after that nag langka kami na ginataas kainis nga diko na picture-an, nalimutan ko ee. Kasali sana ako dito huhu.
Anyways, kanin nalang kulang madam, lafangan na.
Haha.. Lafang na.. Wala niyog dto na makakayod . Puro dilata.. Kung meron man, wala din grinder 🤣...
Ganda naman ng kitchen at utensils at mga photos Parang ung sa mga cooking show or cook book. Sarap naman yan sis.
San jan? Haha Maganda ba yung maitim na wok at old chopping board? 🤣..
Haha di naman halata... Nakuha mo sa angle. 😄
Haha .tama ..ang magandang photo, depende sa angle lang yan .
Oh love your version Madam! I seldom eat chicken but now I crave after seeing this!
Magluto na yan hehe
Parang ang expensive naman ng mga ingredients mo ateee, di pa ako nakakaluto ng ginataang manok, usually kase dito samen niluluto ginataang isda which is super sarap po with gabi po na halaman.
Parang lang..chicken lang naman binili ko Jan. The rest available sa pantry haha
You can come over and cook when you want, haha. I'll even do all the dishes 😁 There are some people who can cook here, wow. Anyways this looks really tasty Jane.
You just made me hungry Ate, this looks really good and I can wait to have my mouth filled with chicken.
The process ain't strenuous and it doesn't take time.
Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Why don't you try George? You're the real chef hehe
Lolz, okay I will. I will also make a post about it so that you can see that you taught me something with your post.
Haha.. Sure...you can use your own set of ingredients..the main should be chicken, coconut milk, and curry ☺️.. For sure, you have lots of curry there hehe..
Never tried to eat something with curry powder but your dish looks so delicious! I love ginataang manok with dahon ng sili, ooh, so yummy
Ay natakam ako.. I still love the original pinoy cooking style..☺️
I haven't tried cooking chicken curry sis hehehe... Basta mga meat nako Wala talaga akong alam dyan hehehe but hopefully Maka try din someday hehehe.
Magmeat din kyo kahit weekend hehe.. Sa bahay vegan sa weekdays, at meat sa weekend
Fish kami kapag weekend like Gabi until kanina fish hehehe
That looks yummy and I saw Tesco on your herb. I thought the Chinese would have forced out all the British shops Jane.
Haha... There are a lot of British food here . We also have bottles of British herbs at home ,☺️
Oh really,I thought they were all kicked in 97.
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It's looking tasty and I am confident it was good in taste also. Isn't it?
I rarely do cooking and I have never made the item anytime. But I can give it a try to make it because the procedure to make it isn't looking tough also.
Sure then tell me once you tried .
This is nice and amazing. 🥰🤗 I suddenly felt hungry while reading this post. Anyways, good job and well done.
Relate! Hahaha yung mga tira sa pacontest na luto dini distribute sa mga klasw hahaha madalas sopas, lugaw at champorado hahaha
mukhang yummy ng luto mo! Di ko pa natry with chestnut, I'll save this so I can try it.
Yung bolgor din minsan nagluluto kami..tagal na panahon hndi ako nakakakain nyan..pro hndj ko pa limot ang lasa ..hinahanap hanap ko nga eh hehe
There was a time na laging bumibili ng chicken curry yung lola ko sa karinderia and it was one of my favorites! Now that our household's leaning to consume more white meat vs red meat, maybe it's a good idea to cook this at home. Kainggit yung wok mo!
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Hndi akin yan, nakikigamit lang 🤣... Sa mga chikwa yan..haha..masarap dn to may dahon nh chili
Wahaha ayaw mo ba mag-uwi ng wok sa Pinas! Kagutom naman 'tooo
Ang laki. Haha. May wok din kami haha
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