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Binakol na Manok (Filipino Chicken and Coconut Soup)

Name: Binakol na Manok (Filipino Chicken and Coconut Soup)
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups (3 1/2 ounces; 100g) shredded unsweetened coconut; 1 tablespoon (15ml) canola or other neutral oil; 8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2 pounds; 1.1kg), patted dry with paper towels; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 14 medium garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 medium white onion (about 3 ounces; 85g), thinly sliced; 8 1/2 cups (2L) unsweetened coconut water, such as Harmless Harvest; 4 cups (0.9L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock; 4 stalks lemongrass (7 ounces; 200g), bottoms smashed under the flat side of a knife; Four 3-inch knobs fresh ginger (70g), quartered; 1 scallion, ends trimmed and sliced thinly on a bias for garnish, trimmings reserved; 2 chayote squash (about 14 ounces; 400g), peeled, quartered, seeded, and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons (30ml) fish sauce; Kosher salt; 8 ounces (225g) fresh spinach, rinsed

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Cook Time

1h 10m

Total Time

1h 10m

This Binakol na Manok soup is a Filipino classic made with tender chicken, chayote, lemongrass, and shredded coconut. A delicious mix of coconut water and homemade chicken stock adds depth to the flavors. A comforting stew that tastes both refreshing and savory at once, making for a perfect meal on a cool night.

Binakol Na Manok

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Servings: 6

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1 1/4 cups (3 1/2 ounces; 100g) shredded unsweetened coconut

1 tablespoon (15ml) canola or other neutral oil

8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 1/2 pounds; 1.1kg), patted dry with paper towels

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

14 medium garlic cloves, minced

1/2 medium white onion (about 3 ounces; 85g), thinly sliced

8 1/2 cups (2L) unsweetened coconut water, such as Harmless Harvest

4 cups (0.9L) homemade or store-bought chicken stock

4 stalks lemongrass (7 ounces; 200g), bottoms smashed under the flat side of a knife

Four 3-inch knobs fresh ginger (70g), quartered

1 scallion, ends trimmed and sliced thinly on a bias for garnish, trimmings reserved

2 chayote squash (about 14 ounces; 400g), peeled, quartered, seeded, and thinly sliced

2 tablespoons (30ml) fish sauce

8 ounces (225g) fresh spinach, rinsed

Binakol na Manok (Filipino Chicken and Coconut Soup)

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Binakol na Manok (Filipino Chicken and Coconut Soup)

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