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Pesang Manok
Pesang Manok is a type of Filipino boiled soup made of chicken, potatoes, and vegetables in a ginger-flavored broth. It's easy to make in minutes, nutritious, and delicious. Enjoy on its own or with steamed rice for the ultimate cold-weather comfort food.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 571 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 (about 3 to 4 pounds) whole chicken, cut into serving parts
- 6 cups water
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- 2 pieces thumb-sized ginger, peeled and pounded
- ½ teaspoon peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 small Napa cabbage, ends trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 bunch bok choy, ends trimmed and cut into pieces
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken and water. Bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- When the broth has cleared, add onions, ginger, peppercorns, and fish sauce.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add potatoes and continue to cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender.
- Add bok choy and cabbage and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, swap the water with rice washing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1022mg
(43%)
Potassium
1948mg
(56%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
10372IU
(207%)
Vitamin C
181mg
(201%)
Calcium
451mg
(45%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1022mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1948mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 10372IU | 207% |
| Vitamin C | 181mg | 201% |
| Calcium | 451mg | 45% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.