Tinola (Chicken Soup)

You could say tinola is essentially the chicken soup of the Philippines! Whenever a friend or family member becomes ill, tinola is the dish to make. In any case, sick and well people will agree that this soup tastes great!

Ingredients:

• 2 pcs chicken breast, thigh, or legs, cut into small pieces
• 5 cups of water
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup ginger, cut into strips
• 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 1 small chayote, peeled and cut lengthwise
• malunggay leaves (moringa leaves) or spinach
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Directions:

• In a heated pot, add 3 tablespoon olive oil and saute the garlic, onion and ginger for a few minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces and saute for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is no longer pink.
• Add the water and seasoned with fish sauce and pepper.
• Add the chopped chayote.
• Bring it to a boil and simmer for about 45 minutes.
• Add the malunggay leaves and simmer for another 5 minutes.
• Serve warm with steamed rice.
• Enjoy!

Note:

You can use chicken breast, thighs or legs for more flavorful soup.

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