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Chicken Tinola (Egg-Free)

A comforting Filipino ginger-flavored soup with chicken, green papaya, and spinach. This version ensures no eggs are used.

55m4 servings
Contains fishEGG-free
350 cal|40g protein|15g carbs|12g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken pieces
  • 6 cups Water
  • 5.08 cm Ginger
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Green papaya
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1 tbsp Fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat, which is 177°C.
  2. 2Add the 5.08 cm of ginger, cut into thin slices, and the 1 medium onion, cut into wedges, to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until you can smell their fragrance, about until the onion is slightly softened.
  3. 3Add the about 680 g of chicken pieces to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
  4. 4Pour in the 6 cups of water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. You can check if the chicken is done by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part; it should read 74°C.
  5. 5Add the 1 medium green papaya, peeled and cut into 2.54 cm cubes, to the pot. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 5 minutes, or until the papaya is tender when pierced with a fork.
  6. 6Stir in the 2 cups of spinach and the 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the spinach leaves are wilted.
  7. 7Serve the Chicken Tinola hot.

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