Ginataang Manok sa Papaya with Malunggay

Ginataan is one of the famous Filipino recipe. One region in the Philippines is very well known when it comes to ginataan: the Bicol region . Ginataan can be root crops, meat and vegetables cooked in coconut milk. It is always spiced up with black pepper and red chili.

Today, I'm going to show you how to cook healthy ginataang manok with papaya. These two is always a perfect combination especially in our favorite tinola. Ginataang manok is always  best with papaya plus green leafy leaves like talbos ng sili or malunggay. 

We all know that malunggay is considered as the miracle plant because of the nutrients and health benefits our body can get from this leafy plant. This is why instead of using any other green leafy leaves in my recipe, I always consider adding malunggay first.

Here are the things needed to cook ginataang manok.

Ingregients:

1/2 kg chicken

1 whole papaya

2 cups coconut milk

malunggay leaves (moringa)

1 onion

2 pcs garlic

1 pc ginger

patis

pepper

msg (optional)

Procedure:

Step 1: On a pan,saute ginger,garlic and onion.

Step 2: Add chicken, wait until it's half cooked.

Step 4: Add papaya,put seasoning then cover the pan until cooked.

The papaya extract will gradually release when cooked, no need to add water.

Step 5: Add coconut milk and malunggay leaves.

Step 6: Bring in to boil for 2 minutes

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Ginisang Alugbati with sardines

It's a vine-like plant which we usually see in our neighbor's backyard. It's easy to grow and doesn't need to water regularly. Alugbati is one of the most considered healthy leafy vegetables just like camote tops. Alugbati or malavar spinach has so much health benefits.

Nutritional Facts of Alugbati Per 1/2 cup serving

• 5 g calories
• 0.17 g of non-saturated fat which is good to maintain your diet.
• 0.5 g of fiber for a healthy digestive system
• 13 microgram of Vitamin A to help maintain good eyesight, healthy hair and skin
• 0.33 mg of iron that gives us extra energy and keeps our brain healthy and alert
• 25 g of folate promotes proper DNA and healthy brain

One of my favorite alugbati recipe is the saute' or ginisang alugbati with sardines. It gives me comfort and peace of mind thinking the fact that my family is eating a complete food. Ginisang alugbati has no fats, it only has omega 3 from sardines and the rest is fiber and the amazing benefits of alugbati leaves.

Ginisang Alugbati Ingredients:

• 1 cup Alugbati tops
• 1 can sardines
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 medium sized chopped red onion
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 2 pieces chopped red tomatoes
• Salt
• seasoning

Procedure :

• Heat cooking oil on a pan
• Saute garlic, onion and tomatoes
• Add sardines
• Saute for 3minutes with continuous stirring
• Add Alugbati tops
• Add salt and seasonings then cover. Lower down the heat to below medium
• Boil for at least 3 minutes
• Share and Enjoy!

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