Ingredients

How to make it

  • Peel chayote or papaya with a potato peeler and cut in half. Scrape the white pit and sead in the middle using a spoon. Cut each half lengthwise and cut diagonally. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a pot. Saute garlic and onion until onion is translucent.
  • Add ginger and cook for about 3 minutes.
  • Add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  • Add fish sauce mix well. Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes letting the chicken absorb the fish sauce flavor. Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
  • Pour in water or broth and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off excess oil floating on top of soup.
  • Add chayote or papaya, bring up to a boil and cook for 5 minutes or until chayote is cook (use fork to test for doneness).
  • Add pepper leaves or spinach and green onions. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add salt to adjust flavor
  • Serve hot with steam rice or stand alone.

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    " It was excellent "
    brianna ate it and said...
    Wonderful recipe. I can't wait to try it. 5 forks
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