Sinigang Na Hipon 

Equipment

1. Cooking Pot

Ingredients

• 500 g (1.1 lbs) shrimp (hipon)
• 15 pcs tamarind pods (sampalok)
• 1 pc medium-sized onion, chopped
• 1 pc radish (labanos), cut into thin pieces
• 2 pcs tomato, cut into quarters
• 1 bunch kangkong
• 4 pcs okra
• 3 pcs green chili pepper
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 5 cups rice water
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Fill a cooking pot with water, Add-in the tamarind pods and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender and skin begin to burst.
2. Transfer to another plate and mash the tamarind with a fork or any other hard object.
3. Pour in the tamarind liquid in another bowl while using a strainer. Repeat this process until all of the juice of the tamarind is extracted. Set aside.
4. In a cooking pot, pour in the rice water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
5. Add in the onions, tomatoes, and radish. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add in the shrimp. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pink.
7. Add in the tamarind juice and simmer for another 2 minutes.
8. Add in the okra and green chili pepper. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
9. Add in the kangkong stalks and then season with fish sauce, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl or serving tray. Serve and enjoy!