Tinolang Manok

Ingredients :

1 lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces (or any choice cuts of your liking like thighs, drumsticks or wings)1 thumb-sized fresh ginger root, cut into strips2 cloves garlic, crushed1 onion, chopped2 tbsp. patis (fish sauce)salt, to taste4 to 5 cups water (or rice water – 2nd washing)2 to 3 sayote(chayote squash), quartered (or green, unripe papaya or potatoes)1 cup sili (chili) leaves or malunggay or substitute 1/2 lb. spinachvegetable oil(Cooking Measurements)

Cooking Procedures :

In a medium saucepan, heat oil over mediumheat. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions, stir-fry until softened and translucent.Add chicken cuts. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken colors slightly. Season with patis and salt.Pour in water (or rice water, if using). Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer until chicken is half-done. Add in chayote (or papaya or potatoes, if using). Continue simmering until chicken and vegetable are tender. Correct seasonings and then addsilileaves or malunggay or substitute. Stir to combine until well blended. Remove from heat.Let stand for a few minutes to cook the green vegetables. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.


Source: http://www.allfavoriterecipe.com/filipino-recipe/tinolang-manok.html