Tinola (Filipino Ginger-Garlic Chicken Soup)

Tinola is a Filipino chicken soup flavored with ginger, garlic or onion and fish sauce and traditionally includes green papaya. Some variations swap out the chicken for fish. It is commonly served with rice. Learn more about this healthy Filipino soup here.

This recipe calls for malunggay leaves or moringa. Moringa comes from the malunggay tree, which grows in the tropics and a few other subtropical environments. The leaves have a mild, slightly bitter flavor. Look for them fresh or frozen at Asian markets. If you can't find them, you can substitute bok choy leaves (but leave out the stems). Green papaya is another traditional ingredient in tinola. Green papaya is papaya that has yet to ripen. Its flesh is pale with a firm texture. It's less sweet compared to ripened papaya and is also available at Asian markets. If you can't find green papaya, you can use chayote in its place, as it has a similar flavor and texture.

Yes! Cover and refrigerate the tinola for up to 3 days.

Additional reporting by Hilary Meyer