Sinigang Na Hipon

Ingredients

Water

6 cups

Tamarind soup base

1/2 cup

Onion

1 medium, sliced

Tomatoes

2 medium, quartered

Radish

1 cup, sliced

String beans

1 cup, cut into 2-inch pieces

Spinach

2 cups, fresh

Shrimp

1 lb, peeled and deveined

Fish sauce

2 tablespoons

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat.
2. Add the tamarind soup base to the boiling water and stir until thoroughly dissolved.
3. Incorporate the sliced onions, quartered tomatoes, and radish into the pot. Reduce heat to medium and let simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
4. Add the shrimp and string beans to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
5. Stir in the fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed to achieve your desired flavor.
6. Finally, add the fresh spinach and cook for another 2 minutes, until wilted.
7. Serve hot in bowls with a side of steamed rice for a complete meal.