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Origin: Philippines
Dish Name: Chicken Inasal
This is a famous Filipino grilled chicken dish. The word " INASAL" means Chargrilled or Roasted Meat.
Key Features of Chicken Inasal
*Marinade* - what sets chicken inasal apart is it's flavorful marinade. It usually includes calamansi or lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and annatto oil (asuete) which gives it its distinct orange color.
*Grilling Method* - the chicken is skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled over hot coals often basted with a mixture of oil annatto and sometimes margarine while being cooked to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients :
For the marinade:
1 kg chicken ( leg quarter or thigh parts)
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup calamansi or lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized ginger - grated
2 stalks lemon grass pounded and chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For the Basting Sauce:
1/4 cup annatto (asuete) oil
2 tbsp melted butter or margarine
1 clove garlic crushed
A pinch of salt.
#chickeninasal #filipinodish
Dish Name: Chicken Inasal
This is a famous Filipino grilled chicken dish. The word " INASAL" means Chargrilled or Roasted Meat.
Key Features of Chicken Inasal
*Marinade* - what sets chicken inasal apart is it's flavorful marinade. It usually includes calamansi or lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, ginger, lemongrass and annatto oil (asuete) which gives it its distinct orange color.
*Grilling Method* - the chicken is skewered on bamboo sticks and grilled over hot coals often basted with a mixture of oil annatto and sometimes margarine while being cooked to keep it juicy and flavorful.
Ingredients :
For the marinade:
1 kg chicken ( leg quarter or thigh parts)
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup calamansi or lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized ginger - grated
2 stalks lemon grass pounded and chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For the Basting Sauce:
1/4 cup annatto (asuete) oil
2 tbsp melted butter or margarine
1 clove garlic crushed
A pinch of salt.
#chickeninasal #filipinodish
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Hi #tangledfriends ๐ค
For my grandchildren, a trip to Mang Inasal was always a delightful adventure. Their eyes would light up with excitement as they dug into their meals, enjoying not just the food but the joy of eating together as a family. The lively, bustling ambiance of the restaurant added to the experience, making each visit a cherished memory in the making. Watching them relish their food, with rice grains scattered around their plates and laughter filling the air, brought a sense of fulfillment and happiness that was truly priceless.
However, since the pandemic, our visits to Mang Inasal have ceased. The once-frequented family outings have been replaced with the convenience and safety of online orders. While the in-restaurant experience is missed, the joy of enjoying Mang Inasalโs grilled chicken at home has become a new tradition. The excitement now shifts to the anticipation of the delivery, with the familiar aroma filling our home, bringing a sense of normalcy and comfort during these uncertain times. The taste remains unchanged, still making us crave more rice with every bite.
#tanglers #tangled #chickeninasal
For my grandchildren, a trip to Mang Inasal was always a delightful adventure. Their eyes would light up with excitement as they dug into their meals, enjoying not just the food but the joy of eating together as a family. The lively, bustling ambiance of the restaurant added to the experience, making each visit a cherished memory in the making. Watching them relish their food, with rice grains scattered around their plates and laughter filling the air, brought a sense of fulfillment and happiness that was truly priceless.
However, since the pandemic, our visits to Mang Inasal have ceased. The once-frequented family outings have been replaced with the convenience and safety of online orders. While the in-restaurant experience is missed, the joy of enjoying Mang Inasalโs grilled chicken at home has become a new tradition. The excitement now shifts to the anticipation of the delivery, with the familiar aroma filling our home, bringing a sense of normalcy and comfort during these uncertain times. The taste remains unchanged, still making us crave more rice with every bite.
#tanglers #tangled #chickeninasal
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