DINK DIARIES I DUAL INCOME NO KIDS COUPLE IN THE PHILIPPINES : TINOLA - Video

DINK Diaries (Dual Income No Kids)—a simple day in our life here in the Philippines ????????

In this vlog, we’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at our everyday routine—no talking, just real moments and captions. From doing laundry with our automatic washing machine, cooking a warm tinola dinner, to spending time with our pets ????

This is what our normal day looks like—simple, calm, and focused on building our life together.

We also share a part of our journey as fur parents. We currently have some of our pets with us, including our husky, Dollar ????, and our cats ???? But in total, we have 13 dogs and 5 cats. For now, we can’t bring them all here due to limited space, but we’re working towards our dream of having a home with a big backyard where we can all be together someday ????????

If you enjoy slow living, simple routines, and realistic couple life content, this vlog is for you ????

TINOLA
???? Ingredients (4–6 servings)
1 whole chicken (about 1–1.2 kg), cut into serving pieces
1 thumb-sized ginger, sliced into thin strips
4–6 cloves garlic, crushed
1 medium onion, sliced
1–2 tbsp fish sauce (patis)
6–8 cups water (or rice washing for more flavor)
1 small green papaya (or 1 chayote), sliced into wedges
1 bunch chili leaves (dahon ng sili) or malunggay leaves
2 tbsp cooking oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional:

1 chicken cube (if you want stronger flavor)
Long green chili (siling haba)
???? Step 1: Prepare Ingredients Properly

Chicken

Wash and pat dry.
If you want less “lansa,” rub with a little salt and rinse lightly.
Drain well before cooking.

Ginger

Slice thinly (julienne style). Thin slices release more flavor.

Papaya/Chayote

Peel and remove seeds.
Slice into medium wedges (not too thin so they don’t get mushy).

Leaves

Wash and set aside. Do not chop too small.
???? Step 2: Sauté (This Builds Flavor!)
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add garlic first. Sauté until lightly golden (do not burn).
Add onions. Cook until soft and slightly translucent.
Add ginger. Sauté until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).

???? This step is important. The ginger + garlic aroma is the heart of tinola.

???? Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Add the chicken pieces.
Stir and cook until the outside turns slightly white (about 5–7 minutes).
Add 1–2 tbsp fish sauce.
Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to absorb flavor.

Tip: Slight browning makes the broth richer.

???? Step 4: Add Liquid and Simmer
Pour in 6–8 cups water (enough to fully cover chicken).
Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, lower heat to medium-low.
Skim off any foam that rises.
Cover and simmer for 25–35 minutes until chicken is tender.

Optional: Add chicken cube here if using.

???? Step 5: Add Vegetables
Add green papaya (or chayote).
Simmer for 5–8 minutes until slightly soft but not mushy.

Do not overcook — papaya should still hold its shape.



???? Step 6: Final Touch
Add chili leaves or malunggay.
Simmer for just 1–2 minutes.
Taste and adjust with salt or more fish sauce if needed.
Add siling haba if you want slight spice.

Turn off heat immediately after leaves wilt to keep them bright green.

???? How to Serve

Serve hot with steamed white rice.
Best eaten fresh while broth is clear and aromatic.

???? Extra Tips for Mas Masarap na Tinola
✔ Use native chicken if available (more flavorful but longer cooking time).
✔ Use rice washing (hugas bigas) instead of plain water for richer broth.
✔ Don’t over-stir once vegetables are added.
✔ Let it rest 5 minutes before serving — flavors settle better.

☁️ music from ⎯
???? Music by Mathias Eberhardt from Pixabay
????Jingle Bells - The Soundlings from Youtube Audio Library
????Going Home - The Soundlings from Youtube Audio Library
????Carousel Dreams - The Soundlings from Youtube Audio Library
????????‍???? License: Pixabay Content License (free for commercial use, no
attribution required)

☁️ filming gear ⎯ DJI OSMO POCKET 3
☁️ editor ⎯ CapCut Pro (PC version)

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