Pinaupong Manok Sa Asin Recipe
A unique Filipino chicken dish named after the way the chicken is cooked seated on a bed of salt
Servings: 6
Calories: 395kcal
Equipment
- Cooking Pot
Ingredients
- 1 pc whole chicken, cleaned
- 1 head garlic, pounded
- 1 pc large-sized onion, peeled
- 1 bunch lemongrass, root part pounded
- 2 cups rock salt
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a clean working space, rub salt and pepper, and pounded garlic all over the chicken as desired. Make sure that the chicken cavity is well-seasoned. Let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes.
- Add-in the lemongrass and the onion inside the cavity of the chicken.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, add in the rock salt, forming a base and making sure that it is evenly distributed and about 1 to 2 inches deep.
- Place the chicken in an upright position on top of the rock salt base.
- Cover the pot and set to medium heat. Cook for 1 to 2 hours or until temperature reads 75 C (165 F).
- Arrange the chicken to a serving plate or serving tray. Serve with a dipping sauce and enjoy!
Notes
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pinaupong Manok Sa Asin Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 395
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 125mg5%
Potassium 360mg10%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 35g70%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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