.::Adobong Karne Sa Gata (Beef Stewed in Coconut Milk)::..

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

3 pounds cubed stewing beef (chuck) 3/4 cup white vinegar
1 head of garlic, crushed 1/2 cup soy sauce
4 bay leaves 1-1/2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper 1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil 1 tablespoon patis or salt
1 12-ounce can of coconut milk

. Combine the beef, vinegar, garlic, soy sauce, bay leaves, peppercorns, ground
pepper and sugar in a saucepan. Let stand for 2 hours. Bring mixture to a boil and
simmer about an hour or until meat is tender.

. Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic from cooked mixture. Cook until brown.
Add the meat and cook, stirring, until it is browned on all sides. Add patis or salt to
taste and the coconut milk and the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes