Filipino Tinola
Warm, nourishing, and packed with vibrant flavors, Filipino Tinola is a classic chicken soup that brings comfort to your table. This traditional dish features tender pieces of chicken simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, onion, and julienned ginger, delivering a soothing aroma with every steaming bowl. Highlighted by the tropical sweetness of green papaya and the earthy goodness of malunggay leaves—or spinach as a substitute—this soup is as nutritious as it is delicious. A splash of fish sauce deepens the savory umami, while a simple blend of salt and pepper allows the fresh, wholesome ingredients to shine. Perfect for family meals or cozy nights, Tinola pairs effortlessly with steamed rice, making it a true Filipino favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg Chicken (cut into serving pieces, e.g., drumsticks, thighs)
- 1 medium piece Green papaya (peeled, seeded, and cut into wedges)
- 2 cups Malunggay leaves (or substitute with spinach if unavailable)
- 50 grams Ginger (peeled and julienned)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium piece Onion (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 6 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the garlic, onions, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
Add the chicken pieces to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
Pour in the fish sauce and stir to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes to infuse the flavor.
Add the water and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender.
Add the green papaya wedges to the pot and continue to simmer for another 10-12 minutes, or until the papaya is fork-tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Turn off the heat and stir in the malunggay leaves. Let the residual heat wilt the leaves for 2-3 minutes.
Serve hot in bowls with steamed rice on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2722 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 188.5 g | 242% | |
| Saturated Fat | 49.3 g | 246% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 900 mg | 300% | |
| Sodium | 5470 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.4 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 188.8 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 3704 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
