.::Binakol (Chicken Soup with Coconut)::.

6 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

6 cloves garlic, crushed 1 medium-size onion, chopped
5 ½ inch slices ginger 3 tbsp. salt and pepper to taste
1 2lb. chicken, boned and cut into 1-in. squares 6 cups chicken stock
1 coconut, preferably a buko (young coconut); meat cut into 1-inch squares (save juice)

Saute garlic, onion and ginger in oil. Add salt and pepper. Add chicken and stir. Pour in
chicken stock. Simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Add coconut juice and
meat. Season with more salt and pepper to taste.