Sinigang na Baboy: A Savory Pork Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 2 radishes, sliced
• 1 cup string beans, trimmed
• 1 cup water spinach (kangkong)
• 2-3 green chili peppers
• 1 packet of sinigang mix (or 1/2 cup tamarind paste)
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, boil the pork belly in water over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until tender.
2. Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the radishes and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
4. Add the string beans and green chili peppers, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
5. Mix in the sinigang mix (or tamarind paste) and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Finally, add the water spinach and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice for a complete meal.