Tinola
Tinola is a Filipino chicken soup prepared by simmering chicken with ginger, garlic, onion, green papaya, and chili leaves.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | 1 | Kilogram |
| Ginger | 50 | Grams |
| Garlic | 4 | Cloves |
| Onion | 1 | Count |
| Green Papaya | 1 | Count |
| Chili Leaves | 1 | Bunch |
| Fish Sauce | 3 | Tbsp |
| Water | 1.5 | Liters |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in the fish sauce and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the water to the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Add the sliced green papaya to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes or until the papaya is tender.
- Stir in the chili leaves and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the soup rest for a few minutes before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Large PotLadle