Tinolang Manok (Stewed Chicken)

Tinolang Manok (Stewed Chicken)

Ingredients

1-1/2 kilo roasting chicken, cut up

2 tbsp. cooking oil

2 tbsp. fresh ginger, cut in strips

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 medium-sized onion, sliced

2 tbsp. patis

1 tsp. salt

5 cup water

2 cup pared, sliced green papaya

200 grams spinach or sili leaves

Instructions

• In medium size saucepan, heat oil over medium heat sauté ginger, garlic, and onion for 1 minute. 
• Add chicken and sauté until chicken colors slightly. 
• Season with patis and salt
• Add water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken is tender. 
• Add papaya. Cook for 5 minutes or until papaya is tender. 
• Add sili leaves (or spinach), cover and remove from heat. 
• Let stand for 5 minutes. 
• Serve hot Good for 5 to 6 persons.

Source: filipino food