Jul
14
Filipino Recipes – Tinolang Manok Recipe – Pinoy Food
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Tinolang Manok is an all-time favorite in every Filipino household. It is very easy to prepare and you will be able to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal. It is one of the most favorite recipes especially during the cold months. It is also best for someone suffering from colds and fever because if you don’t have appetite for food, just the mere smell of the delicious soup will make you feel a whole lot better.
Ingredients:
- chicken, cut into serving pieces – 1 lb.
- fresh ginger root, cut into strips – 1 thumb-sized
- garlic, crushed – 2 cloves
- onion, chopped – 1 piece
- patis (fish sauce) – 2 tbsp
- water – 4 to 5 cups
- chayote squash, quartered – 2 to 3 pieces
- malunggay or chili leaves – 1 cup
- vegetable oil
- salt – to taste
Cooking Procedure:
- Put oil in a medium pan and place over medium heat. Sauté the garlic and ginger until you can smell the aroma. Add the onions into the pan and stir fry until translucent and soft.
- Put the chicken cuts into the pan and allow to cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until the color of the chicken changes slightly. Add the patis and salt for seasoning.
- Pour the water into the pan and go on cooking until it comes to a boil. Adjust the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is half-cooked. Add the chayote squash and simmer until both the vegetable and chicken are tender. Add the malunggay or chili leaves. Stir to mix and take out from the heat.
- Let stand to cook the green veggies for a few minutes. Transfer your tinolang manok to a serving bowl and serve while hot.
