Beef Adobo in Gata

Beef Adobo in Gata

1 kilo beef, cleaned and cut into 2" cubes (use stewing beef for best flavor)
½ cup coco vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
1 bay leaf, crumbled
10 whole peppercorns, slightly crushed with the flat side of a large knife
10 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and cut into strips
1 cup coconut milk, (1st extraction)
2 pieces hot pepper (or to taste)

Combine all ingredients (except the coconut milk) in a medium pot. Bring the mixture to the boil partially-covered over medium heat for 10 minutes. Decrease the heat and let it simmer tightly covered for an hour or until the meat is very tender. On very low heat, add the coconut milk, stir frequently. Let the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste and season as desired with salt. The left-overs make a delicious filling for pandesal mixed with a small amount of mayonnaise.