3 1/2 tablespoons fresh green peppercorns, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cleaned and chopped into quarters
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tomatoes, diced
1 carrot, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon annatto oil*
8 whole red Asian shallots, peeled*
1/2 onion, cut into wedges
8 1/2 cups young coconut juice*
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 crisp baguettes, for serving
*Can be found at specialty Asian markets.