Sinigang - is a sour, tamarind flavored broth which can be made with fish, shellfish, pork or beef. When eaten with rice, it can be a meal in itself. This is an original Philippine dish.
6 cups of water to a boil
3 1/2 oz sliced onions
3 1/2 oz sliced tomato
3 1/2 oz string beans, cut into 2 inches strips
2 pcs chili or jalapeno peppers
1/2 tbsp fish sauce
1 pouch of Philippine Tamarind Seasoning Mix
1 lb unshelled shrimps
2 oz leafy green vegetable (e.g. spinach)
patis.
Recipe
Bring water to a boil,then add the onions and tomato. Simmer for about 5 mins.
Add the string beans, chili or jalapeno peppers, and Philippine Tamarind Seasoning Mix. Continue to simmer for 3 mins, uncovered.
Add the shrimps, simmer for another 3 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the leafy green vegetable (e.g. spinach). Cover to steam cook vegetables.
Serve with patis.
Variations: Fish, pork or chicken may be used instead of shrimps.