Pinaupong Manok sa Asin

Pinaupong Manok sa Asin is a basic Filipino Steamed Chicken dish. This formula makes utilization of coarse ocean salt and pepper as seasonings. There is no water utilized while steaming the chicken. The fluid is gotten from the juice and oil of the chicken which commonly dribbles all the while.
Today is a day after Christmas. Huge numbers of us need to consume something basic — considering the measure of diverse occasion dishes that we had amid the recent days. My taste bud require somewhat rest from these wonderful occasion dishes — it is one of the reasons why I cooked Pinaupong Manok.

Customary Pinaupong Manok makes utilization of a substantial mud pot (palayok) to cook the dish. It will respect use it in the event that you have one, additionally don't hesitate to utilize your common cooking pot if a dirt pot is not inside compass. I like having this dish with a dip of patis (fish sauce) and lemon or calamansi. You can likewise appreciate it with a dip made of soy sauce and lime; it is dependent upon you.

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole dressed chicken, cleaned
  • 1 bunch lemongrass
  • 1 bunch leeks or green onions
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 to 3 cups coarse see salt
  • banana leaf
Instructions:
  1. Rub 3 tablespoons of salt and ½ teaspoon ground black pepper all over the chicken. Make sure that you also rub the seasonings in the chicken cavity for optimal flavor. Let it stay for 15 minutes.
  2. Stuff the lemongrass and leeks inside the chicken.
  3. Arrange the remaining salt on the cooking pot by spreading it to cover space.
  4. Place the banana leaf on top of the salt.
  5. Place the chicken over the banana leaf. Note: I use a small can of tomato sauce to help the chicken securely sit. Simply insert the can in the cavity.
  6. Turn the heat on to medium and steam for 80 to 90 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the cooking pot and transfer to a serving plate.
  8. Serve with a dipping sauce composed of fish sauce and lemon or calamansi.
  9. Share and enjoy!