Sinigang na bangus (milkfish in sour broth)

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsBangus (milkfish) or white fish, dressed
2cupsWater
3mediumsTomatoes, sliced
1mediumOnion, sliced
6Pods green sampaloc (tamarind) [available as powdered packages]
1canBanana heart, draine
2cupsGreen beans, cut diagonally in h
1cupSpinach leaves (or mustard greens or watercress)
1teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonPatis (fish sauce)

Directions

1. Slice fish and cut into 4-6 pieces. Salt all over.

2. Boil water and tamarind pods until pods are tender. Remove tamari mash and strain back into the boiling water. (optional) 3. Add tomatoes, onions and green beans to boiling mixture and cook 1 minutes or until vegetables are almost cooked. Add fish, banana heart and patis. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 3-5 minutes. Remo from heat, add spinach leaves, and let stand for 5 minutes.

4. Serve with bagoong or patis (fish sauce).

Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes Serves 4 Recipes by Dennis Santiago, TWS bbs (1-310-676-0492), formatted by Man Rothstein (1/24/94)