Chicken Binakol (Chicken Soup cooked in coconut water and meat. recipe

Chicken Binakol (Chicken Soup cooked in coconut water and meat.

by Eden Glory (@kurdapyaeiko)
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
45min
Total Time
1hr

A comforting and hearty Visayan chicken soup made delicious with coconut water and fresh shredded young coconut.

Ingredients

6 Servings
  • 2tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 2clove
    garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1piece
    medium white onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3piece
    thumbs ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 3tbsp
    fish sauce
  • 2lb
    chicken, various parts cut into serving size
  • 2cup
    water
  • 2piece
    whole stalks lemongrass
  • 1piece
    whole fresh coconut, water reserved and meat shredded into strips or chunks
  • 1piece
    medium green papaya or chayote, peeled and cubed
  • 2piece
    green chilis
  • 2cup
    chili leaves

How to make Chicken Binakol (Chicken Soup cooked in coconut water and meat.

  1. Remove the rooted part of the lemongrass. Crush the white part with the back of a knife, then fold and bundle the leaves around the stalks. Set aside.

  2. In a pot over medium-low heat, sauté ginger, onion, and garlic in oil until limp and aromatic.

  3. Add the chicken pieces and stir to coat with oil. Then add the fish sauce. Cover and let simmer for 5 minutes. Juices and some fat will usually come out from the chicken.

  4. Add water and lemongrass. Bring to a boil. Skim off the scum from the broth using a spoon or skimmer.

  5. Add coconut water and bring again to a boil. Once it boils, lower heat and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 25-30 minutes.

  6. Add the chayote or green papaya, green chilis, and coconut meat. Season with ground pepper and more fish sauce or salt if needed. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

  7. Lastly, mix in the chili leaves and simmer for another minute. Turn off heat and serve.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of water.

  2. Adjust the amount of fish sauce and salt according to your taste preference.

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Recipe by

Eden Glory

(@kurdapyaeiko)

I grew up in the mountainous Cordilleran region, who loves to eat, explore and recreate recipes with available ingredients. I am a Teacher by profession and...