Simple Comfort in a Pot: Cabbage and Potato Tinola

‎Today, I cooked a very simple meal: Cabbage and Potato Tinola.
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‎This dish is perfect when you want something healthy, and easy to prepare.
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‎With just a few ingredients from the kitchen, you can already make a nourishing soup that your whole family will surely enjoy.
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‎Ingredients
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‎• Chicken — 250-300 grams
‎• Cabbage — 2 to 3 cups, chopped
‎• Potatoes — 1 large, sliced
‎• Ginger — 1 tablespoon, chopped
‎• Garlic — 1 tablespoon, minced
‎• Onion — 1 small, sliced
‎• Cooking oil — 1 tablespoon
‎• Salt & pepper
‎• Water or broth — 3-4 cups
‎• Fish sauce (patis) — 1 tablespoon
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‎Cooking Steps
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‎• Start by heating a little oil in a pot. After that, sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
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‎• Next, add the chicken pieces, pour in the fish sauce, sprinkle a little salt and ground pepper, and mix everything together so the chicken can absorb all those savory flavors. Cover the pot and let it cook for a few minutes.
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‎• After that, add water. This will create a soothing broth. Cover it again, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken becomes tender and flavorful.
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‎• When the soup was already smelling so good, add the sliced potatoes. Cook them for another 10 minutes until they soften nicely.
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‎• Then place the cabbage into the pot, and let it cook for about 10 more minutes. The leaves will turn tender but still fresh-looking.

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‎And just like that, our cabbage and potato tinola was ready to serve!! ✨👌🏼
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‎This is best enjoyed while still hot.
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‎Also, for extra flavor, prepare a dipping sauce of fish sauce and calamansi.
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‎If you have chili, better add a little, to make it even more delicious. 💖😋
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‎Warning: Cook more rice than usual because this dish will definitely make you eat more. Haha!
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‎Until my next soup dish...
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‎Thanks for the visit! Have a lovely day. Buh-bye. 💗🌸
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‎All images used in this post are my own unless stated otherwise.
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