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Filipino Chicken Tinola

Chicken Tinola is a traditional Filipino soup dish that consists of chicken, green papaya, and ginger cooked in a light broth. It is often served with rice and garnished with chili peppers and fish sauce. The dish is typically prepared using chicken thighs or legs, which are simmered until tender. The green papaya and ginger are then added to the broth, and the dish is simmered until the papaya is tender and the flavors have blended. The dish is usually light and flavorful and is often prepared as a comfort food. Chicken Tinola is a popular dish in the Philippines and is served as both a main course and a side dish.

Ingredients (2 Persons)

  • 4-5 chicken thighs, cut into pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 head of green papaya, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  • Step 1
    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the onion, garlic, and fish sauce to the pot and cook for 2 minutes, until the onion is tender.
  • Step 3
    Add the ginger and chicken broth to the pot and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the papaya, bell pepper, fish sauce, and lime juice to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Step 5
    Stir in the black pepper and season with additional fish sauce, if desired. Simmer for a few more minutes, until the flavors have melded together.
  • Step 6
    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice.

Comments

Anonymous
,
Filipino Chicken Tinola is sooo delicious! It has a comforting broth of ginger, garlic and onion that makes it so flavorful. The chicken also comes out so tender and juicy! Highly recommend!
Anonymous
,
Filipino Chicken Tinola is a delicious and flavourful dish - the ginger and garlic add a wonderful depth to the flavour of the chicken. Super easy to make, and truly satisfying!

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