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Tinanglarang Manok

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Tinanglarang Manok

Tinanglarang Manok is a fragrant chicken soup brightened by lemongrass, ginger, and lemon.

55 minutes · Serves 5

Ingredients for Tinanglarang Manok

  • 1 kg free-range chicken thighs and legs
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 1 bunch spinach leaves
  • 6 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and pounded
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 pieces lemon peel
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • Oil
  • Fish sauce or sea salt
  • Ground black pepper

How to cook Tinanglarang Manok

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until the onion softens.
  2. 2.Add chicken and stir-fry over high heat for 2 minutes, browning all sides.
  3. 3.Add stock, lemongrass, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil, then simmer 45 minutes for free-range chicken or 25 minutes otherwise.
  4. 4.Add spinach and lemon juice, cover, and simmer 1 minute.
  5. 5.Season with fish sauce or sea salt and black pepper, then serve.
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