.::Tinolang Manok (Boiled Chicken with Ginger)::.

4 Servings

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil 1-1/2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
1/4 cup finely minced onion 1 tablespoon peeled and minced ginger root
1 2 to 3 pound chicken, cut into salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
serving pieces 3 cups water
2 tablespoons patis or salt 2 cups spinach leaves
2 cups cubed green papaya or zucchini

In a large saucepan, heat oil. Saute garlic, onion and ginger. Brown garlic and cook
onion until transparent. Add chicken pieces and stir well until chicken is partly cooked.
Season with salt, pepper and patis if desired. Add water. Cover and simmer over
moderate heat until chicken is tender. Uncover pot and add papaya or zucchini. Cook
until tender. Turn off heat and add spinach leaves. Serve hot.