There are a lot of Filipino dishes that have tomato-based sauces such as Mechado, Menudo, and Afritada. Believe it or not, these three dishes sometimes cause confusion to people eating it all because they all look similar. However, what differentiates them from one another is actually the protein plus the other ingredients used in it.
Today, we are making you some Afritada, but if you want to check out our other recipes that are tomato-based, then feel free to read up on our Beef Mechado Recipe and Pork Menudo Recipe. You know what, we will also give you some bonus tomato goodness, okay? With that, don’t miss out on our Beef Caldereta Recipe as well as Chicken Pochero Recipe. See? What did we tell you? “There are a lot of Filipino dishes that have tomato-based sauces”, we said.
Going back to what we actually have for you today, Afritada is a popular dish here in the Philippines. It normally uses chicken as its main ingredient, but other versions of it are also made with beef, pork, and even seafood. For our Afritada, we decided to go for the classic which is Chicken Afritada, and with that, we stewed the chicken in tomato sauce alongside carrots, potatoes, as well as bell peppers.
Chicken Afritada, believe it or not, is a dish perfect for any occasion, but then again, since it is easy to prepare, many Filipino households actually serve it as an everyday meal. Plus, with its sauce being rich and flavorful, Filipinos love pairing this dish with steamed white rice, of course.
Other than Chicken Afritada is hearty, flavorful, and economical, it also embodies the Filipino saying, “sabaw/sarsa pa lang, ulam na” which translates to ” its soup/sauce itself can already stand as a viand on its own”, so this dish can no doubt satisfy a number of hungry tummies already! Isn’t that awesome?
That said, don’t worry if you have a huge family with huge appetites too, because Chicken Afritada has got you covered, and you might even have some leftover which your loved ones will be looking forward to and you can reheat and enjoy as well. Yay!
