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Tinolang Manok (Chicken Tinola)

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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Filipino

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3-4 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces, skin removed
  • 16 cups water
  • 2 inches ginger root, peeled and sliced thin
  • 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 scallions sliced into 1” long pieces
  • 1 stalk lemongrass bulb pounded, and sliced into 1 inch pieces
  • 4 yellow potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 bunch spinach, ends trimmed and washed thoroughly
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, add chicken and cover with water (about 8 cups). Boil for 30 minutes. Skim oil while cooking. Remove and throw out water.
  • In the same pot, heat oil and add chopped onions, white ends of scallions, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for about 2 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. 
  • Pour in 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil. And chicken and cook, uncovered, over medium heat for about 30 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes and carrots. Cook for another 20 minutes.
  • Add spinach and remaining scallions. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot, ideally with white rice.
Keyword chicken