Have you ever wondered how Caribbean or Russian cuisine tastes like? Well now you have the chance to try it!Here we provide you with all necessary knowledge needed to prepare not only traditional Jamaican codfish fritters but also Cajun meatballs or world-famous Creamy Irish coffee! See it for yourself!
Tinola
Date: May 15, 2006
1 (3 to 4 pound) whole chicken, cut up
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 to 3 tablespoons patis (fish sauce)
1-inch ginger sliced
Fresh garlic or garlic powder, to taste
1 1/2 normal cups green papaya, peeled, seeded and cubed
1/2 normal cup tender pepper leaves or fresh or frozen spinach
3 to 4 normal cups good water
1 little package cellophane noodles, soaked until limp
Salt to taste
Brown chicken on average to average high heat in stew pot. Add patis and ginger and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and good water.
Boil chicken on low heat until tender. Add green papaya and boil until color fades and fruit is almost translucent. Add noodles and pepper leaves and cook for 45 seconds.
Yield: 4 to 6 main courses, 8 to 10 side dishes