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Tinola

By Groceree

Also known as Tinolang Manok · Ginger Chicken Soup

A clear broth with chicken pieces, green papaya wedges and leafy greens

A clear ginger and fish sauce broth with chicken and green papaya, finished with spinach (chilli leaves in the Philippines). Light, restorative and made in Filipino homes when someone is ill.

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Servings
4 servings
Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • chicken1.2 kg
  • ginger60 g
  • garlic cloves5
  • onions1
  • green papaya500 g
  • fish sauce4 tbsp
  • chicken stock1½ l
  • spinach200 g
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp
  • black pepper1 tsp
  • rice400 g

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cut the into 10 to 12 bone-in pieces. Peel the and cut it into matchsticks, crush the and slice the , then fry them in the for 3 minutes until fragrant. Do not cut back on the — it is the whole character of the soup.

  2. 02

    Add the and brown lightly, then pour in 2 tablespoons of the and let it sizzle for 1 minute.

  3. 03

    Add the , bring to the boil and skim thoroughly. A clear broth is the mark of a good tinola.

  4. 04

    Simmer gently for 25 minutes, uncovered, until the is tender and cooked through, with no pink left at the bone. Meanwhile, rinse the and cook it following the packet instructions.

  5. 05

    Peel and deseed the and cut it into wedges. Add it and cook for 10 minutes, until translucent but not falling apart.

  6. 06

    Season with the rest of the and plenty of .

  7. 07

    Turn off the heat, add the and let it wilt for 1 minute. Serve with the .

Notes

  • Skim properly. Tinola is judged on how clear the broth is, and cloudy broth means it was boiled too hard or not skimmed.
  • Green papaya holds its shape where chayote, the common substitute, goes softer. Both are used in the Philippines.
  • The greens go in off the heat. Simmered, they turn grey and the broth goes bitter.
  • For gluten-free, check the stock is gluten-free, or use water.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
800 kcal
Protein
49 g
Carbs
99 g
Fat
23 g

Estimated from the ingredients.

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