Sinigang na Baka (Beef Tamarind)

Estimate Time : 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 kilo beef, cubes (for stewing)
• 12 pieces tamarind (sampaloc)
• 1 big onion, diced
• 6 big tomatoes, quartered
• 2 pieces radish, sliced
• 4 pieces gabi, peeled & cubed
• 1 bundle sitaw (stringbeans) (cut into 2″ long)
• 1 bundle kangkong (cut into 2″ long)
• salt and patis (fish sauce) to taste
• water

Procedure:

• Place the tamarind in a small pot then bring to a boil or until the tamarind is soften. Pound and strain the juices then set aside.
• In a casserole, bring beef to a boil, place in a lower heat then simmer for an hour or until the beef is tender.Take out all scum that rises to the surface.
• Add onions, tomatoes and tamarind juice.
• Add gabi then simmer for a few minutes.
• Add string beans (sitaw) and kangkong stalks.
• Add kangkong leaves then serve.
• Season with salt and patis to taste then serve.

Via: filipino-recipes