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Posted Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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Chicken Asado

Although a derivation of the Spanish word "asar," which means grilled or barbecue, the word asado refers to two different braised meat dishes in Philippine cuisine. It's prepared in our local food scene as either a sweet and salty Chinese style or a tangy and savory asado de carajay. While the Chinese-derived variant is braised in soy sauce, brown sugar, and Chinese spices such as star anise and five-spice, the native asado uses soy sauce, calamansi, and aromatics such as onions, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Like mechado, this Kapampangan version is braised in citrus juice, soy sauce, and tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. However, it is finished with a generous dollop of liver spread to help thicken the sauce and add depth of flavor. (edited)