Tinolang Manok

1     lb.          chicken, cut into portions ( can also use chicken liver )
1     tbsp.      garlic, minced
1/2               onion, diced
2     tbsp.      ginger, crushed ( the more ginger the better )
1     stalk       lemon grass, folded
                     salt
                     msg ( optional )
                     cooking oil
3      cups      water
          

Directions:

Heat oil in a pan. Saute onion, garlic and ginger. Add chicken, mix, cover and simmer. Wait until chicken turns brownish. Add water, mix. Add salt and msg. according to your taste. Simmer for view minutes. Serve.