CHICKEN PASTIL

INGREDIENTS

• 500 grams of chicken breast
• 2 chopped medium onion
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoon of soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon of turmeric
• ½ cup of vegetable oil
• Salt and Black Pepper for Taste
• Cooked White Rice

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR BOILING AND SHREDDING THE CHICKEN

1. Pour water and chicken breast into a large pot.
2. Let it boil for 15 minutes or till it is cooked and soft
3. Drain the water and transfer the chicken to the plate.
4. Once it cools down, shred the chicken breast into smaller pieces using your hand or fork, Set aside.

COOKING THE SHREDDED CHICKEN (KAGIKIT)

1. In medium heat, add vegetable oil to the pan.
2. Once hot, add chopped garlic followed by onion. Stir till it turns translucent.
3. Add the shredded chicken and continue stirring.
4. Add soy sauce, turmeric, and black pepper. Mix to combine
5. Add salt for taste if necessary.

SERVING THE PASTIL

1. On a plate or banana leaf, add cooked white rice. Use the spoon and your cleaned hand to make it into a rectangular shape.
2. At the top of the rice, add the shredded chicken kagikit.
3. Serve with sliced cucumbers, boiled egg, or palapa (if you have one). Enjoy.