Recipe File: Inspired dish from Cuisinera moms

MANILA, Philippines - Knowing that inspired dishes are made at home, leading cooking gas brand Solane organized the Cuisinera Challenge 2015 Mommy Edition. The challenge recently culminated with a cook-off at the Center for Culinary Arts, Manila where 20 participants prepared their rendition of original recipes.

Here is a winning recipe of the Solane Cuisinera Challenge 2015 Mommy Edition.

Chicken Bourbon with Annato Rice

By Vivian Tiongkiao, Grand Champion

Ingredients:

For the chicken:

400 grams chicken thigh fillet (no skin)

2 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic

1 tsp ginger

3/4 tsp crushed pepper

4 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 cup apple juice

1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1/2 cup water

4 tbsp soy sauce

3 tbsp bourbon whiskey

1 can shiitake mushrooms

salt and pepper to taste

cornstarch to thicken

 For the rice:

2 cups cooked rice

1 tbsp annatto powder

1 onion

salt and pepper to taste

oil

Procedure:

1.   Heat oil in a pan.

2.   Saute ginger and garlic.

3.  Put the chicken until lightly golden brown. Add half of the bourbon and soy sauce. Add the shiitake mushrooms.

4.  Remove the chicken.

5.  Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well and bring to boil.

6.   Add the chicken and simmer for 15 minutes.

7.  Thicken with cornstarch.

8. For the rice: put oil and saute onion, add annatto powder and mix well. Add the rice. Enjoy.