Tinola is best described as a comforting Filipino ginger chicken soup. It's similar to a broth but with a variety of ingredients that make it hearty. The key ingredients include chicken, ginger, garlic, onions, green papaya or chayote, and malunggay (moringa) leaves. It’s typically seasoned with fish sauce for an authentic flavor. If you want your friends to understand its essence, you could compare it to a chicken soup with a unique tropical twist. Have you tried making it for them? Cooking can be a great way to introduce them to its taste!