Wondering what to cook this rainy season? Good thing we got you covered with this special Tinolang Manok recipe with spinach and potato to make your dish twice healthier! No Filipino by heart or blood is not able to try this dish, which is another national favorite. 

This native chicken stew is comfort food for the rainy weather and colds. It is extremely delicious when served with hot steamed rice. The smell will automatically make you feel hungrier and wanting for more. 

Background 

Originated in the Philippines, this chicken stew is another Filipino classic that is being served and eaten by many Filipino families up to the present. This dish is served as an appetizer or main entrée with rice, which can compensate as one full meal. 

Tinolang manok is a low-cost dish but is still a common dish served in Filipino restaurants. This is a perfect way to serve your family and guests with a well-balanced meal with enough protein, which is also rich in vegetable nutrients. 

What is the difference between Chicken Tinola and Chicken Binakol?

These are the two classic chicken Filipino dishes. They look the same but are cooked differently. Tinola makes use of the ordinary way of cooking chicken Filipino stew with sautéed ingredients and spices, Binakol on the other hand, is cooked with coconut water and is sometimes even served while inside a coconut. 

What are the health benefits of eating Spinach?

Might be wondering why add this ingredient. Here’s why: spinach is good for the eyes, plus it is also rich in Vitamins A, C, and K. It is a good source of iron and is a good recommendation in burning belly fat. Most people do not like spinach, but it is advisable to include the vegetable in the daily diet.

Cooking Tips 

• Use native chicken, the younger ones. This type of chicken contributes a pungent flavor when cooking tinola and is also a famous inclusion when cooking this classic dish. 

• To add a bit of flavor in the cooked tinola, serve it hot with a separate fish sauce with chili.

Getting you hungry, let’s get cooking!

Ready for a full stomach after all the cooking! Now, if you prefer visuals in instructions check out the video below:

If you like this recipe, you may be interested in some of our classic recipes:

• Tuna Pasta
• Juicy Chicken Inasal
• Grilled Salmon in Coconut Milk
• Goto (Beef Tripe) Congee
• Chicken & Vegetable Lumpia

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