Philippine Style Stew

Submitted by dicentra

"This if from 365 One Dish Meals. “A Philippine knife-and-fork stew known as pochero was the inspiration for this dish.” Posting for ZWT3."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 10 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, mashed
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can peeled tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks
• 1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 cup converted rice
• 1⁄2 lb bok choy, washed and shredded
• 2 firm bananas, sliced
• 3 scallions, sliced

directions

1. In a Dutch oven, break up chorizo with a spoon and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2-3 minutes.
2. Stir in garlic, chicken broth, tomatoes with their liquid, water, bay leaf, ginger, chicken, garbanzo beans, sweet potatoes and rice. Heat to simmering over medium-high heat.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer 40 minutes.
4. Stir in bok choy and bananas. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes. Serve in bowls, with a sprinkling of scallions.