Chicken Adobo

1 chicken cut into pieces (or thighs cut in half)

1 cup soy sauce

1/2 " slice ginger, grated

1 scant cup vinegar

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tsp pepper

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place in saucepan and add ginger, garlic, vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer until tender (1-1 1/2 hours). If liquid disappears before chicken is done, add 1/4 cup hot water. When meat is tender, saute until brown. Serve with rice.