Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces. Cook until no longer pink. Add fish sauce and let it simmer in the juices for 1 minute. Pour water. Cover with lid and cook for 15-20 minutes. Adjust cooking time if using large pieces of chicken.
Add carrots, potatoes, onions, and canned baked beans. Continue cooking until the vegetables are half-cooked. Add the saba bananas, sugar. Stir a bit then taste. Season with salt, and pepper to taste. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.
Add green beans and cabbage. Cover with lid and cook until the vegetables are cook through, about 2-3 minutes.
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Notes
Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces.
All the vegetables in this recipe are recommended but not required.
For a soupy puchero, add more water. Adjust fish sauce, salt, and pepper as necessary.