How to Make Filipino Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo | NYT Cooking

Angela Dimayuga is the creative director for food and culture at the Standard hotels and a former Mission Chinese Food chef. She shared her 10 essential Filipino recipes with us. Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo is her take on the classic dish. In this recipe, coconut is present in three forms: milk, oil and vinegar. It brings silkiness and a hint of elegance. Her sunglasses don't hurt either. Get the recipe: nyti.ms/2M6uBeG
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How to Make Filipino Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo
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[@MrSincerity88]

She is cool as hell. Looking like a Tekken character. I STAN!

[@drisshansfreetime453]

MrSincerity88 old school hwoarang??? 😂

[@LiTTLeDizZyUriNe]

Tekken DLC looking legit

[@MONSTANIMATION]

Josie Rizal

[@soldn6068]

she looks over the top

[@yujiro5677]

Racist white supremacists sad

[@nicorivera8647]

“Tita Baby”. No other name can be more Filipino than that lol

[@commenterako]

Then Tito Boy,,, I think every Filipino family has a Tita Baby and a Tito Boy.

[@CandiceMontenegro]

I have both!

[@patrickrabulan5622]

Tita Girl or a Tito Jun either!

[@jecstrike]

Then theres the ultiimate "Tita tita"

[@rumblefish9]

@@jecstrike I have a Tita Tita lol

[@aaronfuegopop]

Whoever picks these women chefs for NYT cooking programs has the best judgement. Alison, Erin, and Angela ALL have these unique, magnetic personalities. They are intelligent, knowledgeable, articulate, thorough, and concise but all in their own ways. You ladies are killiinnggg it!! When I watch you peeps it feels like we’re hanging out and that you genuinely enjoy our time together ahahahaha. I love what this channel is doing so far! Thank you for these videos. I’ve been watching Alison since the beginning of the channel and I always loved her and then Erin joined the party and made it even better and now there’s this new girl named Angela who just got invited to the party and she’s like super chill and smart and whatever like it’s just so great thank u again ahahaha

[@joshspeed]

Aaron Williams yes!!!

[@arniecalang4583]

I find her armpit hair disturbing. Sorry.

[@aaronfuegopop]

Arnie Calang don’t worry about saying sorry when you’re not sorry. And I’d like to point out that you, a grown person, are “disturbed” by a natural condition of the human body. That’s exactly like saying her hairy eyebrows are “disturbing”. Just because society decided women should be unnaturally hairless all over doesn’t mean anyone has to actually believe such bullshit ahahaha. The universe said nothing about body hair. Dumbass humans did.

[@joshspeed]

@@aaronfuegopop yes!

[@janhenkel4459]

Humans are cool. You're gay.

[@sleepyariadne]

*Adds 15 cloves of garlic* Starting off strong!! *presses like*

[@bearface282]

6:09 makes me want to kill the like button..

[@aabkamlian13]

Hahhahahhha. Ikr! Kaka shock si ate! Hahahaha. Adobong bawang yata yan na may sahog na manok 🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenbayer3909]

She's brave for wearing a white top in the kitchen. Recipe looks yummy and easy.

[@franzb69]

as a chef, chef jackets are called chef whites for a reason. they're white. lol. we wear white all the time.

[@lorrie2878]

@@franzb69 and bleach between meals. Do you ever cook at home with everyone around?

[@islandjaybird8078]

Hmmm, I’m most worried about one of those armpit hairs hanging over her shirt falling in the food

[@TheTruth-im6es]

@@islandjaybird8078 OMGaud.

[@helenanevrayeva]

@@islandjaybird8078 I like to cut off a couple of armpit hairs sometimes just to sprinkle over my rice, if not enough of them fall out.

[@omggiiirl2077]

She's making excuses for the garlic, as all the Asians see no problem. This is everyday for me! I think I will try this style....I usually make my Adobo using the chicken liver smash as the thickener/sweetener, it's so good! I learned Philippino cooking in Hawai'i as everyone eats it, so even though I'm not Philipina, I can cook it very well, I can even do a good ilocano accent!

[@Lalairu]

We also love garlic in Spain XD

[@anja6548]

The problem is preparing the garlic, not the amount xD

[@halleluia2025]

Did you know that you can actually make Chicken Liver Adobo, just liver, and it's heaven😍

[@LunaShoemaker]

Love this so much!!! Sidenote: Almost all Filipinos have an aunt we call "Tita Baby" and/or an uncle we call "Tito Boy".

[@josealfonso5260]

Her: i have a collection of spoons Chris moroco: *yasss*

[@lorrie2878]

I always cook for my family in a stark white off one shoulder designer top. Everything tastes better.

[@MsIGetLotOfThat]

Lorrie don’t forget being braless. My 44DD could NEVER

[@camilleb7286]

MsIGetLotOfThat I always cook braless at home. That thing comes off the moment I walk through the door

[@lorrie2878]

@@MsIGetLotOfThat ouch!

[@MzShonuff123]

@@camilleb7286 Hard same! I don't believe in bras in the house!

[@TheJeanLouisse]

Sis said “wanna make rice” like it was an option for Filipino food 😂😂

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Jean Go isn’t this just a copy cat of Thai curry. Wtf

[@TheJeanLouisse]

Casey she didn’t use curry at all? I ate this growing up in the Philippines at least a few times a month so it’s a staple in Filipino households🤷🏻‍♀️ what if the Thai were copying us, ever thought of that?

[@Timothee_Chalamet_CMBYN]

Jean Go everyone knows Thai food, ppl don’t know Filipino food, it’s more likely this is a copycat from Thai. Uses Thai cocunut milk in the video, apparently 100% Filipino, sounds legit 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@TheJeanLouisse]

Casey just because Thai is more known doesn’t mean it’s where it originated from. English is a world known language but where did it come from? Spanish, French, German and many other influences. Popularity doesn’t mean nothing. Thailand and the Philippines are obviously neighboring countries there’s similar dishes all through Southeast Asia. Just as there are similar dishes within Latin American countries or African countries. Go learn about world history and cultures or something. Bye👋🏽

[@TheJeanLouisse]

Casey do you really think coconut only grows in Thailand. “Thai” is the BRAND of the coconut milk. Should we only use coconut milk from coconuts grown in the Philippines to make it 100% authentic? Cause I can tell you they taste the same. Like is coconut milk really your only argument?

[@annabodhi38]

I made this for supper last night and it was perfect. I did think that was way too much garlic BUT I also wanted to follow the instructions exactly, so in went all 15 cloves of garlic. It was amazing and my husband is already asking when we can have it again. Thank you for the video!!

[@NYTCooking]

Hey Siri, play the rice cooker song.

[@courtneymota]

NYT Cooking that did not yield the expected result.

[@aramivosotrosofficial]

Siri: let me twinkle the star

[@BOREDOM6969]

I really love it when the chef tells stories instead of being very technical. It shows how much they love their craft and their passion is just exuding, makes me wanna watch/listen to them more. Love love her ❤

[@dtubiera]

Excuse me- YAAAAAS, perfect timing for Filipino American History Month! Love her style

[@milhouse14]

2:35 Tita Baby? So it's true that every Filipino does have a relative named Baby and Boy. 😂

[@sharonpelgone5681]

And Jhun 😂

[@karmacanquints4222]

Baby, Boy, Girl, Sonny, Mami....

[@mikamaybenerdy]

I have a tita AND a lola Baby 😂😂😂

[@edurittenhouse]

My dad's nickname is Boy. Lol

[@chimdaily8505]

i have a tita baby and kuya boy

[@KungFuMonkeyy]

"2:07 Garlic is Vers" I'm in love lmao.

[@girlyystar101]

"garlic is vers" i die

[@redmadhatter03]

Soy sauce is a top.

[@vincentphilip9712]

Onion is a bottom

[@ankitcoolvideos]

Chicken is Vers Top

[@pisceanry9373]

period!

[@xngel_7]

Vallerie huge grin omg haha

[@aznSeddie]

Her hair and outfit scream 2000 Azn Pride vibes, I love it! Also, adobo with gata is the bomb.

[@arniecalang4583]

Her armpit hair is kinda disturbing

[@ecannon9507]

Arnie Calang Wow, you’re seriously commenting about her armpits in multiple threads. You’re a fucken idiot.

[@SunsetFlare]

Made this on the weekend and it's amazing! Didn't have coconut vinegar so used apple cider vinegar instead, still worked out perfectly.

[@JTB312]

Is that one of the fancy Japanese rice cookers? *Plays song* Definitely.

[@joeguerrero6284]

the zojirushi rice cooker song is unmistakable! Haha..

[@soldn6068]

lmao r u calling the chef a fancy rice cooker lol

[@rdc5470]

Very interesting recipe. While I get frustrated by a recipe not giving full ingredient details in a video (ostensibly to sell NYT cooking subscription), this recipe was simple enough to soldier on after eye balling measurements. I have to say I was surprised by how good the results were. They were not perfect. I made the mistake of salting my chicken before browning as one would in a western recipe, not thinking how much salty soy sauce shall be added later. After the long braise the sauce reduced and became a little salty. I had to balance it by adding some brown sugar. Despite that mistake the recipe turned out very well. This is an example of “genius” recipe that has so few ingredients and yet yields fantastic results. Highly recommended!

[@itsdreamyweather]

I would love to see more videos with Angela, NYT. She has such a fun personality and I would like to learn more Filipino recipes!

[@syneresis]

My mom makes this all the time with more coconut milk and with less garlic. She also adds hard boiled eggs, and it’s so good.

[@mark-angelofamularcano237]

Her voice reminded of the the friends I grew up with in the Philippines. I just got nostalgic from hearing her :) Love that she lets the chicken cook down well, and use of a lot of garlic. So many people asked me the secret to a good adobo, and I always sat to use a lot of garlic, and let the chicken cook on its own juices and reduce. Concentrated flavor is key.

[@rachaelnikkola8257]

This looks FANTASTIC! I was stationed in the PI from 1987-1989. I love 💕 Philappino food! Will definitely be trying this recipe!

[@kittenycatcat]

Looks delish! And what an awesome personality Angela has

[@argumentfromignorance2410]

My first Adobo was a shock. So much flavor for so little ingredients and prep time!

[@RochelletheRealtor]

What does adobo taste like?

[@nuffsaid4987]

@@RochelletheRealtor Delicious. If it's not delicious ,then your mom/ the chef can't cook.

[@niza4953]

Adobo with chillies is always a great idea! My mother's from the province of Bicol (known for chilli-and-coconut-infused cuisine) and she mostly adds chillies in her adobo.

[@johndough3861]

Amen to that! Especially Labuyo dangg 👌🔥

[@smartmagis]

Bicol Express is THE BEST

[@henrykills]

Im here for the FASHION!! 😄 but yeah, also for the adobo! Can we have more of her please... Thanks.

[@LiaCooper]

made this last night and was blown away, so good! i was looking for something new to use my coconut milk in and this absolutely hit the spot. will be cooking again

[@patrickpineda2778]

It’s been 2+ years and I’m still obsessed with her. Can she do more videos pls?

[@genesiabeharry3233]

Looks so amazing. I love watching new simple recipes to try..yummy.

[@richtechzone3614]

More than anything, I absolutely appreciate the fact that she's being herself, and it's just ultra-cool!! All that, plus she's beautiful and that dish looks delish

[@ngdlist]

Tried this and it was a hit! Will make again! Love and respect from 🇧🇧.

[@nikkit.2224]

This vibe. This lady. This recipe. I LIVE

[@babooseven]

Imagine how she dresses when she goes out.

[@ulradeja5380]

she has to eat first before hitting the clubs, she's got the munchies

[@konalily]

You should check out Angela’s instagram if you have a chance. Her outfits are quite impressive.

[@Ms2cents]

IKR?!

[@Peppermon22]

Like this

[@BLESSFUL-Bliss]

You all think she was _surprised_ by cameras?? 🙄🙄🧠🤦🏽‍♀️

[@martinebelard]

Living for 15 cloves of garlic and the side lenses (shades)!!! Might try this out soon! ❤️❤️❤️

[@francesmcdermott3283]

I LOVE THIS! Thank you for sharing!

[@Rebecca-pr3fn]

Looks great a must, try dish. I love her chocker!

[@Abi_Joyy]

My mind is blown with the coconut milk. I needed to see this to check out a different way to make chicken adobo.

[@MSalem-gt5dy]

Just saw Chef Dimayuga at the Tamron show today and I like this chicken coconut adobo recipe. Definitely I'm gonna try this.

[@debranelson123]

Angela is great. I think I am actually going to Publix to get the ingredients today. She is really interesting, super cute and this recipe looks simple but delicious. NYT thanks!

[@hexgamerzaedyn1448]

Debra Nelson did you end up finding coconut vinegar there? It’s been hard to find at my Asian market here

[@joshspeed]

Where’s the rest of this series? Love this woman and Philipino food!!!!

[@angelinapavlova6694]

I love her style and hair! and clearly she knew what she was doing in that kitchen ;)

[@dvsteady]

Made this. It’s very delicious for a simple recipe with only a few ingredients. Definitely get the coconut vinegar!

[@arlowesley]

yoooo nyt coming through with all of the best "ethnic" recipes

[@deesong6722]

Love it! Thank you for sharing!

[@eviltango]

Love the toasting of the spices part! Will try this later

[@SheisB515]

Adobo is SO good!! I have to try it this way it looks incredible!!

[@dreamyx01]

I'm watching the Tamron Hall show she she's on with this recipe. I've made adobo chicken several times but never with coconut milk definitely going to try this. I'm not Filipino but had an ex that is I love the food and learned to cook some dishes myself. Adobo chicken is one of my favorites.

[@emadheydaribeni3626]

She is so chill...

[@luarodriguez6516]

She’s so cute! Love her. Def want to try this

[@chloecolette83]

Looks delish!!! Yay for Adobo!

[@jasmineflower4809]

I like this chef. I like the dish and her sense of style. Stunning.

[@cindyo6298]

I like the spoon collection

[@catneko3288]

I love your adobo!!! Whenever my grandma' cooks adobo she would seemer it untl its so soft and tender, you wouldn't even recognize if its still chicken 😂😂😂 i wanna try it fried like this.

[@tiensoshi]

Wait shes so good at talking I want her in my life!!!

[@EdithHernandez-sf8li]

She is amazing! I am making this chicken but i could not find coconut vinegar so i buy white but it may not turn as good as hers. I love to buy a cook book of hers. Thank you for sharing your recipes

[@terryb3388]

She's a gift to us all!

[@chowpurapura9948]

Yasss what a fabulous chef Look at those top and glasses

[@jasmina808]

Definitely making this

[@jdashlovela]

she dresses so cool. love the shades too. I always wanted to know what adobo was. I assumed it had Spanish adobo seasoning with the name but surprisingly it doesnt

[@dannah808vale8]

Whoaaaa a stylist Filipina chef! Hahaha I love it!!

[@landhausidyll3185]

Every filipino nanay (mom) and lola (grandma) have their own version of Adobo at home. And of course each of them are unique and delicious 😍

[@jerichosim8075]

Wow every family in the Philippines has their own recipe and version of adobo our family's version is really identical to her

[@mariemielsison2843]

As a Filipina, I can finally sigh in relief to see someone featured cook adobo the right way!!! Her recipe consists of the right ingredients that best represents the classic flavor profile of our adobo and exactly the right procedure. If you havent cooked or eaten one... Start with this recipe!👍🏼

[@remoir6273]

Mariemiel Sison lol. Wtf are talking about? If you know the history of adobo, a lot of those are unnecessary.

[@kylesmith1654]

You realize that most of it is unnecessary, and for the most part the ingredients in your adobo depend on where you or your family is from in the Philippines. There isn't really a "right" way to make adobo just ones that are closer to your own memory of what that dish is.

[@mariemielsison2843]

@Everlynn Asidoy ahahha exactly... 🤣 "Mabuhay Ang Adobo (ko)!!!!"

[@Rikohness]

@@kylesmith1654 you are right. Where my Mom is from, they don't use coconut milk or chili flakes and she uses sukang maasim (cane vinegar) and onions.

[@Mikeluangrath]

This Look is firee Love her slicked back hair and glasses soy cute

[@melinalim4694]

Omg she’s fabulous. Going to try this recipe 🤩

[@amandac7270]

Looks amazing

[@alpha4776]

Love her personality

[@_dnlcee]

Love this, my dad makes spicy adobo with gata. Can eat 2 plates minimum lol.

[@arshbehal6312]

Love her personality.

[@bluefur1975]

I used to not really like Adobo. This recipe made me finally understand it.

[@juandelacruz9162]

Looks so good!

[@nikkojoson]

Does not have "authentic" in the title, BUT is one of the best Filipino adobo recipe in youtube unlike those of just saying authentic but isn't. + rice 😁

[@eduardochavacano]

because it is not authentic!

[@phyaoi7185]

lets respect her iba iba talaga ang paraan ng pagluluto ng adobo try to educate nalang may region talaga na walang brown sugar may region na walang soy sauce , may region na may sabaw may region na dry may naglalagay ng oregani chicken liver may region na naglalagay ng gata, may adobong pula may adobong puti may adobo sa aseweche this adobo can be found in any carienderia in my province esp in the city kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5K9m2ycjNitac0 adobo without soy sauce kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmHYnJ2PYteWqpI adobo with chicken liver kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHbaiWaabsp2g5Y adobo with coconut milk kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2nfpibiLmYZ9E best adobo kzbin.info/www/bejne/bne6gHuKhb12hbM adobo with oyster sauce n sprite kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2XddaWfrpJ4oM0

[@yveseyek1462]

The food looks good! She also reminds me of a character Awkwafina in "Crazy Rich Asians" movie. 🤗

[@worldshaking0502]

She’s sooo cool. Love the glasses.

[@Some_No_Mai]

I’m like Garlic... “Garlic is vers.” I knew I loved Garlic for a reason.

[@LOVERPOGI]

yummy! I'm gonna try this!

[@deepika9186]

Oh my goodness this is such a ridiculously absurd recipe, but it tastes phenomenal. I'd been saving it for the festive celebrations, and boy was it a great choice. Just trust all her measurements and steps, and enjoy the novel, umaaaami flavour time with rice (cook the rice unsalted). I threw in a pinch of palm sugar at the end just to balance it all out and will do it again the next time I'm making it. It's unlike any chicken dish I've tried before. Thanks for sharing!

[@PokeXPoke]

This is my favorite way to mg adobo now! Thank you

[@mogatdula]

Rice blend and 15 clove of garlic. I just learn something new! Must try!

[@downthispath6538]

We add coconut milk too! It makes it extra creamy :D We also add chopped red chili and chicken liver to make the sauce thick, with added texture and spice. If you don't have coconut milk, just evaporated milk is fine. Or cream! We also add red onion in ours :D

[@matocv]

ANG SARAP!!! Will cook this tomorrow. Also, so fetch girl! 🇵🇭

[@ramonlegs3076]

Gata or coconut milk in adobo is typical here in the Philippines, best paired with rice or beer in gatherings that can be a drinking food.

[@benzuckerman]

I cooked this last week when it first came out in the NYT. My wife loved it. My kids weren't so convinced. I thought it was pretty great as well. Adobo can be made with or without the coconut milk. I like it both ways. Also, some regions add onions, while others definitely DO NOT. Again - I like it both ways.

[@benzuckerman]

@LagiNaLangAko23 I had not heard of that variation - thanks for the suggestion!

[@Ayeshazq_arts]

I didn't really come for the recipe but her glasses look is so cool! 🤔👍🏽🙃

[@jimwhite2341]

Great recipe

[@sidsid6380]

I am obsessed with her glasses!!!

[@Shakaka_]

Please tell me she has her own KZbin channel! I need to know more about this spoon collection 😍🤓

[@emillion4470]

Everybody has their own version of Adobo that they stick to and rarely feel the need to deviate - it's a matter of home pride. However, this version is so overwhelmingly delicious, it's now part of my repertoire.

[@bertoman1990]

As a Filipino, I dig this chick chef for stepping up her game...as for the recipe, we rarely use coconut milk..only a certain province uses it. Then again it's your tongue that makes the decision :)

[@xxLoRiTaxx]

Albert Walter what do you use instead?

[@krisandres2011]

jaxrl58 Without coconut milk. Just vinegar and soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper corns. But as we would say, the number of adobo recipes equals to our population.

[@angieharper7173]

Legit mukgang pak ang recipe and mukhang masarap.

[@rollyebabacol1281]

That looks sooooo goooood!!!!! The outfit btw 😉

[@BobbySyGo]

Every Filipino has a Tita Baby and a Tito Boy. I make my chicken adobo with a shizz load of garlic also, and Thai coconut cream or milk. I used to forget the bay leaf, but now I make sure it goes in there while I'm frying the garlic. Also, I've seen recipes with and without onions. I put half a medium onion in mine for 4 servings.

[@malafunkshun8086]

Interesting and sophisticated take on chicken adobo (as befitting a NYT recipe 😉🤙🏼)!

[@carroll11000]

really like her!

[@princess_4323]

15 cloves of garlic... my kind of recipe! Never too much garlic IMO 😋

[@ntashadelgado3881]

Love this

[@ericpmoss]

Looks yummy. I recommend one change -- use Aroy-D coconut milk that comes in the cardboard septic cartons. It is flash pasteurized for a shorter time than the canned stuff, and tastes a lot fresher. If you can get the shredded fresh coconut in refrigerated bags, and squeeze out fresh milk, it's even better, but you can get 80% of the way there with the cartons. It really makes a difference.

[@stefanycarlet952]

I do the same