Ginataang Manok (Chicken in Coconut Milk)
ginataang manok
2 lbs chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 cups coconut milk
1/2 bunch spinach
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced
2 tbsp ginger,minced
green papaya, wedged
2 pieces long green chili (optional)
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste (I used patis)
Cooking procedure:
1. Heat the cooking pot and pour-in the cooking oil.
2. Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger.
3. Add the chicken and cook until the color of the outer part turns light brown.
4. Pour-in the coconut milk while stirring and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer for 30 minutes of until the chicken is tender and the coconut milk becomes thick.
6. Add long green chili
7. Add the green papaya then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
8. Put-in the spinach, salt, and pepper then simmer for 3 minutes.
9. Enjoy with rice.
