Ginataang Manok

Ingredients:
 

• 1 kg chicken
• 1 can coconut milk
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large onion and sliced
• 1 piece medium sized ginger, sliced thinly
• 1/4 cup vinegar (optional)
• 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 bell peppers
• bunch of pechay or spinach
• quarter of small green papaya, cut into pieces
• 5 lemongrass leaves

Method:

1. Sliced chicken into desired serving size. Bring to boil for about 30 minutes. Drain and save the soup. Set aside.
2. Saute garlic , onion and ginger. Add the chicken slices sauting for 3 minutes.
3. Add the coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining soup if needed.
4. Add the papaya, lemongrass and bell pepper and simmer for another 3 minutes.
5. Add the vinegar.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Add pechay or spinach, turn the heat off and let it covered for 1 minute.
8. Serve and enjoy!