Pork Sinigang

Ingredients

Pork ribs

2 pounds, cut into pieces

Water

8 cups

Tamarind soup base

1/2 cup (or to taste)

Onion

1, quartered

Tomatoes

2, quartered

Radish

1, sliced

String beans

1 cup, cut into 2-inch pieces

Eggplant

1, sliced

Spinach

2 cups

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork ribs to the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface to maintain a clear broth.
3. After 30 minutes, add the tamarind soup base, quartered onion, and quartered tomatoes. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Next, add the sliced radish, string beans, and eggplant to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
5. Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts.
6. Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust the sourness by adding more tamarind soup base if desired.
7. Serve hot, accompanied by steamed rice for a complete and hearty meal.