Chicken Soup with Pandan Leaves

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May 3, 2008

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Simple. Flavorful. Exotic.
This chicken soup idea that I found on a package of Knorr chicken broth cubes borrows the basic ingredients of the chicken tinola as it, like the classic filipino dish, also starts with sauteed garlic, onions and ginger. However, the addition of pandan leaves lends a unique, yet subtle, taste and aroma to the broth.

Chicken Soup with Pandan Leaves

Makes 4 Servings

2 lbs whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
1/2 medium onion, peeled and sliced
2 to 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 thumb-sized fresh ginger, thinly sliced
6 to 8 pieces of pandan leaves, cut to around 6 inches long
2 broth cubes or 2 tbsp of broth granules
5 to 6 cups water
2 tbsps vegetable oil

Pandan Leaves

In a deep sauce pot, heat vegetable oil. Saute onion, ginger and garlic until tender and aromatic, around 2 to 3 minutes.

Add chicken and continue to saute until natural juices from chicken seeps through. Pour in water. Bring to a boil.

Stir in broth cube until fully dissolved. Add pandan leaves. Lower heat and simmer until chicken meat is tender.

TIP:
I was lucky to find pandan leaves in our local filipino store, although disappointingly in frozen form. If leaves are not available, use instead about a teaspoon of pandan extract.

 


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Written by Lalaine · Filed Under Chicken and Poultry, Soups and Salads, Truly Pinoy 

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5 Responses to “Chicken Soup with Pandan Leaves”

  1. A scientist in the kitchen on May 3rd, 2008 7:34 am

    Hi Lalaine, ang sarap nito ah. I think I will really try this one out. We have plenty of pandan plants at home.

  2. Lalaine Manalo on May 4th, 2008 6:38 pm

    Hi Gay.

    I am sure fresh pandan will make a big difference! I had to resort to the frozen variety as that’s all I have access to.

    By the way, congrats on your new site, kabukiran.

  3. A scientist in the kitchen on May 6th, 2008 7:55 am

    Thanks. Check out our worms… :)

  4. keith ganda on November 13th, 2008 10:26 am

    i really like your recipes… i learned alot… some are quite radical but i really love it.. thanks… i hope you’d send me more of your recipe…

    actually, im planning to take up commercial cooking bec. i really love to cook and i’d love to learn more filipino dishes… thanks again and more power….

  5. acnecare8 on September 26th, 2009 2:28 am

    i love to eat Chicken Soup, my mom used to always serve that dish with me specially when i am sick during my childhood days.