Nilaga (Filipino Chicken Stew) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 chicken drumsticks
4 cups water
1/8 cup fresh ginger, peeled & thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon peppercorn
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 onion, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small carrot, peeled & sliced
2 russet potatoes, peeled & chopped into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 napa cabbage, washed & sliced

Preparation

Place the chicken in a heavy pan with the water, ginger, peppercorns, soy sauce, carrot, onion, and celery. Boil uncovered over high heat for 25 minutes.
While that's cooking, heat the oil over high heat in a large frying pan. Add the potatoes, and saute them for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly browned on some sides. Set aside.
Add the potatoes and cabbage to the stew. Lower the heat , and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix well, and serve hot and steaming.