Chicken Tinola is a comforting Filipino soup made with chicken, green papaya, and chili leaves. It is flavored with ginger, garlic, and fish sauce, making it a warm and savory dish perfect for any meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
45min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 kg chicken
- 2 cups chili leaves
- 3 tbsp fish sauce
- 5 cloves garlic
- 30 g ginger
- 1 green papaya
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 6 cups water
Directions
Step 1
In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
Step 2
Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned.
Step 3
Pour in the fish sauce and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
Step 5
Add the green papaya slices and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the papaya is tender.
Step 6
Add the chili leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 7
Serve hot with rice.