Tinolang Manok Chicken Ginger With Green Papaya Food

TINOLANG MANOK

Steps:

• In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, ginger, and garlic and cook until softened.
• Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken starts to change color and juices run clear.
• Add fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
• Add papaya and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add spinach and push down into broth. Cook until just wilted. Serve hot.

TINOLANG MANOK (CHICKEN GINGER WITH GREEN PAPAYA)

Steps:

• In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute ginger, garlic and onion for 2 minutes. Add chicken and saute until chicken colors slightly, about 10 minutes. Season with patis and salt. Add water and papaya; bring to a boil.
• Lower heat andsimmer 30 minutes or until chicken and papaya are tender (unripe papaya has papain which helps tenderize meat and aids in digestion). Add pepper leaves; taste and correct seasoning. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes to allow pepper leaves to cook from soup's heat.
• Zucchini or chayote may be used instead of green papaya.