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Tinola with Coconut Milk Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups malunggay leaves
- 2 pieces green papaya, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste

Special equipment needed:
- Large pot

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Heat the cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
5. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Add the green papaya and simmer for another 10 minutes.
7. Pour in the coconut milk and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
8. Add the malunggay leaves and fish sauce. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve hot with steamed rice.


- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 45 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- 4-6 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 25g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chicken can be substituted with pork or fish.
- Malunggay leaves can be substituted with spinach or bok choy.
- Green papaya can be substituted with chayote or squash.

Variations:
- Add chili peppers for a spicy kick.
- Use coconut cream instead of coconut milk for a richer flavor.
- Add lemongrass for a more aromatic flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Brown the chicken well for a more flavorful broth.
- Use fresh coconut milk for a richer taste.
- Add the malunggay leaves at the end to retain their bright green color.

Storage instructions:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat in a pot over low heat until heated through.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a large bowl with steamed rice on the side.

Garnishes:
- Top with sliced chili peppers or chopped cilantro.

Pairings:
- Serve with a side of pickled vegetables or ensaladang talong (grilled eggplant salad).

Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice
- Garlic fried rice
- Crispy fried tofu

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the broth is too thin, let it simmer for a few more minutes to reduce.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.

Food history:
- Tinola is a traditional Filipino soup dish that is usually made with chicken, ginger, and green papaya.

Flavor profiles:
- Savory, slightly sweet, and creamy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve hot with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

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Region: Philippine

Taste: Savory, Tangy, Creamy, Aromatic, Spicy