Last Updated on November 9, 2022 by Ed Joven
How to cook Chicken Pastil
If the dish Binalot is found and popular in Luzon, Mindanao has its own version called Pastil. One of the popular Filipino morning dishes in Mindanao is Chicken Pastil, which is made with steamed rice and chicken shreds on top. Pastil is a low-cost dish found in all of Central Mindanao.
The dish known as Pastil is a classic in the Mindanao region, also known as Patil, Patel, Patir, or pater in Maranao, and Paster in Iranun. It is also known as "Kagikit," a simple dish prepared with shredded meat that may be either chicken, beef, or fish. The meat is prepared by sauteing it with onion, garlic, and soy sauce in vegetable oil until it turns brown.
Pastil is traditionally served with a pickled vegetable made of cucumber or mung beans to balance out the saltiness of the meat. You can also include hard-boiled or fried eggs to make the entire meal. Additionally, the rice and the meat are wrapped in banana leaves to help them absorb the taste.
This Chicken Pastil Recipe is an excellent option for a snack in the afternoon.
Ingredients and Cooking Procedure of Chicken Pastil: |
📖 Recipe
Chicken Pastil Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup Canola Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 med. Red Onion minced
- 350 g Chicken boiled & Shredded
- 4 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 3 tablespoon White Vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon White/Brown Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder optional
- 2 tablespoon Margarine optional
Instructions
~ Shredded Chicken ~
- In a pot add 1 liter of water, 1 teaspoon Salt and 1 teaspoon Black Pepper & 2 Laurel Leaves
- Add 350g Chicken Breast Fillet
- Boil on med. heat for about 15 mins.
- Drain, let it cool down & shred the chicken
~ Let's Fry ~
- In a fry pan pour ½ cup Oil
- Add minced Garlic and minced Red Onion
- Fry until translucent then add 350g shredded chicken and saute
- Add ½tsp Black Pepper, ½tsp Turmeric & 1½tbsp Sugar
- Add 4 tablespoon soy sauce & saute
- Add 3 tablespoon vinegar & let it simmer
- add 2 tablespoon margarine (optional)
- Fry until chicken flakes are crispy
~ Assemble ~
- Originally Pastil is wrapped in Banana Leaves.
- But I'm using a 400ml Plastic Container at the moment.
- ½ cup of Rice, Lettuce (optional), Tomato,
- hard boild Egg & ¼ cup of Pastil
- You can also add Cucumber
- Serve and Enjoy!
This recipe can make 6 Containers
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While preparing and serving my Chicken Pastil, I did not find banana leaves to wrap my Pastil. Banana leaves are traditionally used for selling Chicken Pastil at carenderias or food stands. Since banana leaves are unavailable, I placed Pastil in a tub, which is much more convenient if you take it to work for lunch or sell it.
Pastil is similar to the Malaysian dish Nasi Lemak, typically served at carinderias or tiny eateries.
Filipino Favorite Chicken Recipes:
Filipino cuisine is a rich source of delightful chicken recipes that bring comfort and excitement to the dining table. The Chicken Pandan Recipe offers a delicious blend of tender chicken wrapped in fragrant pandan leaves and fried until crispy. For a creamy and hearty meal, the Creamy Chicken Pastel Recipe combines chicken, vegetables, and sausages in a rich sauce, perfect for special occasions. The Filipino Tamales Recipe, with its unique twist of a savory chicken filling steamed in banana leaves, is a dish that piques curiosity and promises a unique culinary experience. Meanwhile, the Max’s style Fried Chicken Recipe delivers a crispy, golden exterior and juicy, flavorful meat inspired by a classic Filipino favorite.
For those who enjoy bold and savory dishes, the Chicken Salpicao Recipe is a must-try, combining garlic, soy, and Worcestershire sauce to create a robust flavor that is sure to excite your taste buds. The adventurous can savor Adobong Adidas (Chicken Feet Adobo), where chicken feet are simmered in the tangy-sweet goodness of adobo sauce. The Kalderetang Manok brings a rich, tomato-based stew that’s made even better with liver spread and a touch of spice. The Chicken Asado Recipe offers a perfectly balanced dish for a sweet and savory treat. To explore even more delicious ideas, check out the Top 20 Filipino Chicken Recipes, a curated collection highlighting the best Filipino culinary traditions.
Leni Roxanne P. says
you must try this, grabe po ang sarap very affordable pa ang mga ingredients. masisira nga lang diet mo dahil sa sobrand sarap mapapdami kain mo.
JPG says
pwede naman cooking oil na lang, pinili pang artehan sa pamamagitan ng
"canola oil". #canolaoilediwow
Ed Joven says
mas masarap po sa lutuin ang Canola Oil compared sa regular na cooking oil. try nyo po.
Gemma K says
this recipe is so good, ang dami ko nakain. yummy talaga!!!
Knaio says
Hello po. Ilang araw po siya pwede sa ref? and pwede po ba i-freeze?
vanie says
ang sarap nya talaga! highly recommend po. try nyo din.
gina locsin carter says
I love this dish, I was able to try it when I visited Manila last summer. Thank you for sharing the recipe I can now cook this at home and share it to my relatives here Canada.