Chicken Tinola (Ginger Chicken Soup)

About this recipe

Tinola is the Filipino chicken soup families turn to when someone needs comforting. Chicken pieces simmer with lots of ginger, garlic, onion and fish sauce until tender, then choko (chayote) and leafy greens are added. Serve with steamed rice.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes until fragrant.

   3 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add the chicken and fish sauce and cook for 5 minutes, turning, until the chicken is lightly coloured.

   5 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Pour in the stock and 500 ml water. Bring to the boil, skim off any foam, then simmer for 25 minutes.

   25 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the choko and simmer for 8 minutes until just tender.

   8 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Stir in the spinach until wilted. Taste and add more fish sauce if needed.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Serve with rice.