One of the Filipino favorite dishes is chicken curry. Filipino people said that when you eat this type of food you feel relax and comfortable. Just like other Filipino food dishes, Chicken Curry is one of the food that is specially made and prepared during special occasions. Filipino style of Chicken curry are made of coconut milk to make sauce creamier and delicious.
The combination of a juicy chicken, chopped potatoes and carrots, with the spicy of bell peppers and of course the curry powder. These are some important ingredients of chicken curry. It is also consider as a regular meal at home. But most of the Filipino people cooked this type of dishes for holiday seasons or special occasion. The ingredients are easy to prepared and easy to follow the instructions for cooking this type of food dish. It can be cooked for an hour only.
Ingredients:
Procedure:
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add potatoes and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly browned and tender. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Add carrots and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Remove excess oil from pan except for about 1 tablespoon. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally until lightly browned.
- Add fish sauce and continue to cook for about 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer, skimming any scum that may float on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
- Add potatoes and carrots and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add curry powder and stir to combine. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add bell peppers and cook for about 1 minute or until tender yet crisp. Serve hot.
Questions:
1.Is the chicken curry of Filipino people easy to cook based on the instructions given?
2. Do you think this type of food will make you feel comfortable? Why?
