Tinolang Manok sa Gata

Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
• 600 ml chicken stock
• 200 ml coconut milk
• 1 bunch spinach
• 1 green papaya, peeled and sliced
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat some oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, sliced onion, and sliced ginger and sauté until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the chicken and cook until it turns golden brown.

3. 3

   Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

4. 4

   Once the broth starts boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the sliced green papaya and continue to cook until the papaya is tender.

6. 6

   Pour in the coconut milk and let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the spinach and cook until wilted.

8. 8

   Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Give it a good stir and let it simmer for a few more minutes.