Filipino Style "Manok" Chicken Curry

A milder style of curry with coconut milk.
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Keyword: Chicken, Curry, Coconut Milk, Spice
Course: Mains, Poultry
Cuisine: Philippines
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 738kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £6.00

Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
  • 1 kg Chicken Thighs (Manok) 12 Pieces
  • 1 each Onion ½ “dice
  • 2 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 each Green Chili finely chopped
  • 2 each Carrots ½ “dice
  • 2 Tbsp. Curry Powder Or Japanese Curry Roux (See below).
  • 2 Tbsp. Flour
  • 4 Cups Chicken Stock or Water.
  • 2 each Potatoes peeled and ½ “dice
  • 1 Tin Coconut Milk
  • 1 each Bay Leaf
  • Salt and pepper To Taste
  • 1 Packet Magic Sarap Seasoning MSG - optional

Instructions

  • Sauté the onion, garlic, and chili in oil until translucent.
  • Add the carrots, cook for 2 minutes and dust with the curry powder.
  • Cook for 30 seconds to draw the flavours out and add the flour.
  • Mix well and add the chicken stock, incorporating well until smooth.
  • Bring to a simmer and add the potatoes, coconut milk, and bay leaf.
  • Add the chicken thighs, cover and simmer for 1 hour, until cooked.
  • Season to taste.

Notes

Additional vegetables such as squash, beans, okra, and peppers, may be added, according to your preference, half an hour before cooking is completed. This is a good way to incorporate any vegetables that may need to be used up.
Japanese Curry Roux (in recipes) may be used instead of the curry powder and flour. In this case, add 1 cube (1 per cup of liquid) before adding the coconut milk and potatoes. As the roux is cooked, you can always add more to create a spicier flavour.

Nutrition

Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 512mg | Potassium: 822mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg