A comforting Filipino soup made with chicken, ginger, chayote, and spinach. It emphasizes the importance of cooking by instinct with a rich mix of flavors and family tradition.
1: Sear and par-cook both sides of chicken, remove from pan.
2: In a clean pot, sear onions and garlic until translucent.
3: Add chayote, water or broth, grated ginger, fish sauce, and chili pepper.
4: Add back seared chicken and boil for about 20 minutes, being careful not to over boil chayote.
5: Finally, add spinach.
6: Enjoy as a simple soup or with rice.
