• Description

Vernacular Names: kulitis walang tinik, kulitis way tunok

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves, shoots

Cultivated/Foraged: Planted, Gathered

Market presence of vegetable:marketed; not marketed

Habitat: surroundings; cornfield, homegarden

Availability: all year round;
corn season

Other uses: cure for fever

Dishes:tinolang manok, law-uy, ginataan

Tinolang manok

Ingredients

Karne ng manok
Dahon ng kulitis
Malunggay
Atsal
Silicot
Tanglad

Procedure

1 . In a pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, ginger and garlic and cook until limp and aromatic.
2 . Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 7 minutes or until chicken starts to change color and juices run clear. Add fish sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
3 . Add water and bring to a boil, skimming scum that float on top. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about 30 to 35 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
4 . Add papaya and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4 . Add malunggay and cook until just wilted. Serve hot.