NILITSONG MANOK SA SAHA

Ingredients:

1 (1.2 kg)	pc	whole MAGNOLIA CHICKEN
1	tsp	iodized fine salt
1	tbsp	ginger juice
1	stalk	lemongrass (tanglad), tied into a knot
		saha (outer layer of banana stalks)

3	tbsp	cooking oil
1/4	cup	sugar
1/2	cup	vinegar
1	cup	chopped onions
1/4	tsp	chopped garlic
5	stalks	lemongrass (tanglad), julienned (white part only)
3	pc	MAGNOLIA CHICKEN STATION LIVERS, parboiled then finely chopped
1/4	cup	SAN MIGUEL PALE PILSEN
		iodized fine salt to taste
		pepper to taste

Procedure:

Rub chicken with salt and ginger juice. Stuff cavity with tanglad and skewer. Wrap saha around chicken and secure with twine.
Broil over hot charcoal until saha has wilted and chicken is cooked.
To prepare sauce, melt sugar in a pan. Add vinegar and do not stir until mixture boils. Remove from heat and set aside.
In another pan, sauté onions, garlic and lemon grass in oil. Add liver, sugar-vinegar mixture and beer. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 1 minute and then remove from heat. Strain sauce and then transfer to a bowl. Serve with chicken.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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