Ginataang Manok with Papaya

Ingredients for Ginataang Manok with Papaya

• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 lb chicken, cut into serving pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 thumbs ginger, julienned
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 6 chili peppers
• 1 small green papaya, cut into wedges
• 1 cup spinach
• Patis, to taste
• Ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Ginataang Manok with Papaya

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot; pan-fry chicken 1 1/2 minutes per side, then remove.
2. 2.Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic in the remaining oil until the onion softens.
3. 3.Return chicken, cook 1 minute, then add coconut milk and bring to a boil.
4. 4.Add chili peppers, cover, and cook over low to medium heat for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
5. 5.Add papaya for 5 minutes, then spinach for 2 minutes; season with patis and black pepper.