Tinola is the best comfort food when you are feeling sick or just want a warm and comforting soup. With a prominent ginger flavor, this soup is especially delicious and soothing on your throat. I love it when it’s cold outside. In the Philippines, tinola is an everyday dish since it is easy to make and doesn’t require special ingredients. You might already have most of the ingredients on hand!
Another reason why I love making this dish is because it’s easy to just set it and forget it. After prepping the meat and veggies you just wait while the soup low boils until ready. During this time you can clean up or do other things around the house. Just don’t forget to make your rice while the soup is cooking!
Tinola
The perfect warm soup for when you're feeling under the weather, or you just want a cozy dish that is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp garlic
- 1/2 cup onion
- 3 chunks julienned garlic I usually peel the garlic and then cut off one inch chunks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp patis (fish sauce)
- 3 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 8 cups water
- 1/2 green papaya
- 3 bunches baby boy choy
Instructions
- Saute garlic, onlion, and ginger on medium heat.
- When onions are translucent, add in your chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown.
- Add 8 cups of water, chicken bouillon, and patis. Bring to a low boil.
- Add green papaya and let cook for 30-45 minutes before adding in the baby bok choy.
- Serve with rice and enjoy!
