Tinola (Recipe)

 

Ingredients

1 kilo whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
1 piece medium-size unripe papaya, peeled and sliced
1/2 cup chili leaves (dahon ng sili)
2 tbsp. fish sauce (patis)
2 tbsp. ginger, juilienned
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium-sized onion, chopped
5 cups water
3 tbsp. oil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. In a casserole, heat oil and saute garlic, ginger, and onion until soft.

2. Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.

3. Season with patis and pour in the water.

4. Bring to boil then lower the heat and simmer until chicken is tender.

5. Season with salt and pepper to your desired taste.

6. Add in the papaya  and simmer for another 5 minutes or until the papaya is tender.

7. Remove from heat, put in the chili leaves and cover to allow the leaves to cook.

8. Serve hot.