Another recipe that I will share for today is “TINOLA“…it’s my mom again who cooked this special tinola. This is what we ate for lunch. No doubt! Kapampangan dish is the best and we are so proud to be a kapampangan! Weee ahaha! Starting today I’ll try to give you some tips on how you would prepare your dish superb for your family. For now I can’t give you the super special dishes like what you see in a restaurant but I can share with you the special lutong bahay dish of the kapampangan which I can guarantee you that your family especially the kids would love.

Photo 0062 THE FAMOUS CHICKEN TINOLA

Recipe for TINOLA:

  • chicken
  • chicken broth
  • knor cubes
  • malunggay leaves or chilli leaves
  • chayote or papaya
  • ginger
  • onion
  • garlic

Procedures:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant. Add onions, stir-fry until softened and translucent.
  • Add chicken cuts. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes until chicken colors slightly. Season with patis and salt.
  • Pour in water (or rice water, if using). Bring to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer until chicken is half-done. Add in chayote or papaya. Continue simmering until chicken and vegetable are tender. Correct seasonings and then add sili leaves or malunggay or substitute. Stir to combine until well blended. Remove from heat.
  • Let stand for a few minutes to cook the green vegetables. Transfer to a serving dish and serve hot.