Green Papaya Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot.
2. 2
   Add the onions and saute until transparent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the garlic and ginger and saute another 2-3 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the chicken pieces and saute another 5 minutes to partially cook and lightly brown.
5. 5
   Add the fish sauce and stir well.
6. 6
   Add water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Reduce heat and simmer 25-30 minutes, stirring and skimming off fat and scum occasionally.
8. 8
   Add cubed papaya and simmer another 5-10 minutes until papaya is tender.
9. 9
   Remove from heat, salt and pepper to taste and stir in the chopped spinach.
10. 10
    This dish will be soupy when done.