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Tinolang Manok sa Upo
Tinolang Manok sa Upo is a refreshing chicken soup with bottle gourd and spinach cooked in a ginger-flavored broth. It's filling, delicious, and perfect for cold weather!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 507 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Filipino
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 thumb-sized ginger, peeled and julienned
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 large upo, peeled and cut into 2-inch wedges (about 2 cups)
- 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves, stems trimmed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, garlic, and ginger and cook until softened.
- Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 4 minutes or until color changes and juices run clear.
- Add fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that floats on top.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- Add upo and cook for about 2 to 4 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- Add spinach and push down into the broth. Turn off heat and cover until leaves are just wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. serve hot.
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Notes
- Cut the ingredients uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Tend to the soup and remove any scum that floats to the surface for a clear, cloud-free broth.
- If you want to add a slight kick of heat, you can throw in a couple of long green peppers or Thai chili peppers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
939mg
(39%)
Potassium
1058mg
(30%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
8121IU
(162%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 939mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1058mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 8121IU | 162% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.