Ginataang Manok Na May Luyang Dilaw

Ginataang Manok Na May Luyang Dilaw is a version of Ginataang Manok that uses turmeric. This ingredient is referred to as  luyang dilaw in Filipino because of its similarity to ginger in terms of visual appearance.  This dish is rich, creamy, and flavorful. In addition, it has also additional health benefits brought about by turmeric.

Turmeric is considered to be both a spice and a medial herb. This spice provides the yellow color to curry (which is a combination of different spices). As a medicinal herb, turmeric has more than a handful health benefits. It is said to help lower bad cholesterol, help ease itching, and can reduce pain due to osteoarthritis.

Ginataang manok is one of the dishes that I enjoy to eat with rice. I think that the coconut milk and chicken complements each other and work in perfect harmony. The addition of turmeric made it better. The dish looked more appetizing.

Here are some tips before you start cooking Ginataang Manok Na May Luyang Dilaw. it is ideal to have fresh turmeric on hand, but you can always use turmeric powder as a substitute. I used hot pepper leaves for this recipe. Feel free to also use either malunggay leaves or spinach as alternatives. I like to add chili pepper to my ginataan dishes, this ingredient is optional for this recipe.  Happy Cooking. Enjoy!