Delicious Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang)

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly, cut into chunks
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 cup spinach or water spinach (kangkong)
• 2-3 green chili peppers (siling pangsigang)
• 1/4 cup tamarind paste or 1 cup fresh tamarind pods
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the pork belly and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface, then add the quartered onion and tomatoes. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender.
3. If using fresh tamarind, boil the pods in a separate pot with water until soft, then mash and strain the juice. If using tamarind paste, simply add it to the broth.
4. Add the radish and cook for 5 minutes, then stir in the string beans and green chili peppers. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5. Finally, add the spinach and fish sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.