Bok choy is a good substitute.
Feel free to increase the amounts of garlic and fish sauce for an even more flavorful soup.
Serve this easy and healthy chicken soup on its own or with jasmine rice, quinoa or wild rice.
Photo:Greg Dupree
Greg Dupree
What Is Tinola?
Some variations swap out the chicken for fish.
It is commonly served with rice.
Learn more about this healthy Filipino souphere.
What Substitutions Can I Make?
This recipe calls for malunggay leaves or moringa.
Moringa comes from the malunggay tree, which grows in the tropics and a few subtropical environments.
The leaves have a mild, slightly bitter flavor.
Look for them fresh or frozen at Asian markets.
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.
Can I Make Tinola Ahead?
Cover and refrigerate the tinola for up to three days.
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