Sinigang na Baboy: Traditional Filipino Pork Sinigang

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 1-2 green chili peppers (siling pangsigang)
• 1 cup spinach or water spinach (kangkong)
• 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis)
• 1/2 cup tamarind paste or 1 cup fresh tamarind
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon oil

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add pork belly and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
2. Pour in water and add onion and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour or until pork is tender.
3. Add the radish and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
4. Stir in the green beans and green chili peppers, cooking for another 3-5 minutes.
5. Mix in the tamarind paste or fresh tamarind juice, adjusting to taste for desired tanginess.
6. Add the spinach or water spinach and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
7. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper as needed, then serve hot with steamed rice.