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Adobong Atay ng Manok (Chicken Liver Adobo)

Kristel Mae Baclaan
Adobong Atay ng Manok is a popular Filipino dish made with chicken livers that's simmered in a flavourful sauce. Chicken liver adobo is a staple in Filipino households, loved for its simplicity and robust flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine filipino
Servings 3 servings
Calories 376.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb chicken liver
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1½ tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 pieces bayleaves
  • ½ teaspoon whole pepercorns
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger julienned
  • 1 small onion chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, onion, ginger, whole black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Mix until well combined.
  • Add cleaned chicken liver and toss until coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In over medium heat pan, add oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, (save the sauce for later). Sear liver in hot oil for 2-3 minutes each side until lightly browned. Set it aside.
  • In the same pan, add the remaining sauce from the marinade. Let it simmer for another 4-5 minutes until sauce has reduced.
  • Return seared chicken liver and simmer in low heat for 5 minutes or until cook through and the flavors have melded.

Notes

Cooking Tips
  • Marinate chicken livers in adobo sauce mixture for an hour or longer to help absorb the marinade resulting in more flavourful end result.
  • Choose fresh chicken livers, fresher livers are firm and have a deep red color.
  • Searing in hot oil before simmering them in the sauce adds depth and richness to the dish.
  • Simmer in low heat allows the flavour to meld together and helps absorb the flavor of the sauce.
  • Do not over cook! They tend to cook quickly so It's important to avoid overcooking them to maintain their tenderness and avoid a dry texture. Overcooked can become tough or rubbery.

Nutrition

Calories: 376.5kcalCarbohydrates: 13.3gProtein: 43gFat: 15.7gSaturated Fat: 3.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.8gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 782.4mgSodium: 2326.7mgPotassium: 663.5mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 7.5gVitamin A: 25125.3IUVitamin C: 43.6mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 21.5mg
Keyword adobo chicken liver, adobong atay ng manok, chicken liver adobo
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