Kooking Korner

 Tinolang Manok (Filipino Chicken Soup) Tinolang Manok is a traditional Filipino chicken soup known for its flavorful and nourishing qualities. It features tender chicken pieces simmered with ginger, garlic, and onions, creating a fragrant broth. The dish is enhanced with green papaya (or chayote) and fresh chili leaves (or spinach), adding a subtle sweetness and a slight peppery taste. Tinolang Manok is typically enjoyed as a comforting meal, often served with steamed rice . Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces 1 medium green papaya, peeled and sliced into wedges (or chayote as a substitute) 1 bunch chili leaves (or substitute with spinach or malunggay leaves) 1 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and julienned 1 medium onion, quartered 3 cloves garlic, minced 6 cups water 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis) 2 tablespoons cooking oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare the Chicken: In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.  Add the ginger and saut...