Chicken tinola, ginger chicken soup
A clear, gingery chicken soup with green papaya or chayote style vegetables and greens. Gentle and nourishing.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.38 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pot. Fry the garlic, onion and ginger for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3 min - 2
Add the chicken and fry for 4 minutes, turning, until the outside turns white.
4 min - 3
Pour in the water and fish sauce. Bring to the boil, skim, then simmer for 35 minutes.
35 min - 4
Add the courgettes and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
5 min - 5
Stir in the spinach and pepper and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
- 6
Taste and add more fish sauce if needed. Serve in deep bowls.
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