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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Filipino Chicken Curry Recipe


Once every two weeks we eat Filipino chicken curry cooked at home by our cook. Tonight was the night we had eaten this dish and I was able to ask our cook for the recipe:

Filipino Chicken Curry Recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 3/4 Kg - Chicken (any part)
  • 1/2 - Onion (chopped)
  • 1 - Tsp Garlic (mined)
  • 2 Cups - Pure Gata (coconut milk)
  • 1 - Small Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1 - Carrot - (cubed)
  • 1 - Large Potato (cubed)
  • Curry
Note:

Curry powder is salty just use little amount of the following:
  • Patis - Depend on your taste
  • Chicken broth cube - Depend on your taste
Step 1:
  • Saute onion and garlic in a little amount of cooking oil
Tip:

Too much cooking oil adds fats when you add the gata (coconut milk)
  • Add chicken and gata
  • Simmer and wait till the gata has thicken
  • Add potato, carrot, bell pepper
  • Add patis and chicken broth cube to your taste
  • Cook for 10 to 15 minutes
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