TINOLANG MANOK

CHICKEN COOK IN GINGER IS A LIGHT AND REFRESHING SOUP, SIMPLE BROTH WITH CHICKEN, GINGER, CHILI LEAVES , PAPAYA AND OTHER SPICES

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 kilo chicken
• 1 Small papaya
• 2 Tablespoo ginger
• 1/2 Cup chili leaves
• 1 Liter water
• 5 Cloves garlic
• 1 Red onion
• 4 Tablespoo oil
• 2 Tablespoon fish sauce

DIRECTIONS :

• Heat oil in a pot, saute ginger, garlic and onion.
• Add chicken pieces and saute in fish sauce until lightly brown.
• Stir in water, cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 20 minutes or until chicken are tender.
• Add papaya and simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
• Remove from heat, adjust seasoning and add the chili leaves. Serve hot.

COOKING TIPS :

• Use green papaya to get the right texture and taste, if not available, use chayote or potato.
• Variations for green leafy are, chili leaves, malunggay leaves and spinach are the few.
• Eliminate the fish sauce by adding salt.