Pininyahang manok explained

Pininyahang manok
Alternate Name:Pineapple chicken
Country:Philippines
Region:Southern Luzon
Course:Main dish
Main Ingredient:chicken, pineapples, potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, milk (or coconut milk)
Similar Dish:hamonado, afritada

Pininyahang manok, commonly anglicized as pineapple chicken,[1] is a Philippine dish consisting of chicken braised in a milk or coconut milk-based sauce with pineapples, carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers. Some variants of the dish use a chicken stock base instead of milk. The dish originates from Southern Luzon which was once a regional center of pineapple fiber (Spanish: piña) production in the Spanish Philippines.[2] [3]

Description

Pininyahang manok is made by first marinating the chicken in pineapple juice, though some recipes skip this part. The chicken is then fried in oil with garlic and onions until lightly browned. Water with a small amount of evaporated milk or condensed milk is then added, along with pineapple chunks, diced carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers. Coconut milk or cream can also be used in place of milk. It is spiced with salt, sugar, black pepper, or fish sauce to taste, and left to simmer at low heat until the ingredients are thoroughly cooked.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

The dish spoils easily because of the milk or coconut milk ingredients. A common variant of the dish excludes them completely, and instead simply uses chicken stock as the base. Cornstarch may be added to thicken the sauce in this case.[11] [12]

Vienna sausages, hot dogs, cheese, eggs, or diced tomatoes may also be added along with the other ingredients. It is served on white rice and garnished with scallions and, sometimes, cashews.[5] [13] [14] [1]

Similar dishes

Pininyahang manok is similar to the version of chicken afritada with pineapples, but the latter uses tomato sauce. It is also similar to chicken hamonado, but the latter uses soy sauce. Both of these similar dishes do not use milk.

In Silang, Cavite, tomato sauce turns the dish reddish in color.[15] In Batangas’ chicken with pineapple version, native chicken 'Banaba' is simmered in pure coconut milk with pineapple chunks, minced onion, chopped garlic, sliced carrot, potatoes cubes, chicken stock, and red-green bell pepper strips.[16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pininyahang Manok: Pineapple Chicken . Asian Food Channel . Discovery International . December 13, 2018.
  2. Web site: Pininyahang Manok Recipe . Pagkaing Pinoy TV . December 13, 2018.
  3. News: Chikiamco . Norma . Pininyahang manok . December 13, 2018 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . September 19, 2013.
  4. Book: Comsti, Angelo . From Our Table to Yours: A Collection of Filipino Heirloom Recipes & Family Memories. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. 2013. 38. 9789814516907.
  5. Book: Comsti, Angelo. Fuss-free Filipino Food: Quick & Easy Dishes for Everyday Cooking. Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd. 2015. 32. 9789814721851.
  6. Book: Garcia, Miki. Filipino Cookbook: 85 Homestyle Recipes to Delight Your Family and Friends. Tuttle Publishing. 2012. 9781462905287.
  7. Web site: Pininyahang Manok (Chicken Pineapple Recipe) . Panlasang Pinoy Meaty Recipes . December 13, 2018.
  8. Web site: Pininyahang Manok . Kawaling Pinoy . December 13, 2018.
  9. Web site: Pininyahang Manok Recipe (Creamy Chicken with Pineapples) . Yummy Recipes . December 13, 2018.
  10. Web site: Veneracion . Connie . Chili Chicken With Fresh Pineapple (Pininyahang Manok) . Casa Veneracion . December 13, 2018.
  11. Web site: Pininyahang Manok . Pinoy Recipe At Iba Pa . December 13, 2018.
  12. Web site: Pininyahang Manok . Ang Sarap . December 13, 2018.
  13. Web site: Pininyahang Manok ng Marikeño . Mama's Guide Recipes . December 13, 2018.
  14. Web site: Pininyahang Manok Recipe (Pineapple Chicken) . Pilipinas Recipes . December 13, 2018.
  15. News: Why is pininyahang manok in Silang, Cavite red?. July 12, 2024 . GMA Integrated News. July 29, 2019.
  16. News: Chikiamco. Norma . ‘Pininyahang manok’. July 12, 2024 . September 19, 2013.