Tinolang Manok (Ginger Chicken Soup with Choko)

A hearty Filipino chicken soup perfect for rainy days!

Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 500 grams Australian chicken maryland, 2 pieces
• 1 piece medium size "sayote" or choko (peeled, removed seed and wedged)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons sliced ginger, thin strips
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 4 cups salt reduced chicken stock
• 120 grams fresh spinach
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

To Serve: steamed rice

Method

1. In a soup pot, heat oil over medium high heat.
2. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger.
3. Add the chicken and cook, stir for 3 minutes or until light brown.
4. Stir in the ginger paste and fish sauce.
5. Add the chicken broth and "sayote" or choko.
6. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Lastly, stir in the spinach and cover for few minutes and remove heat.
9. Serve hot.

Mrs. Shirley Simmons