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Sinigang na Hipon sa Sampaloc

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. medium to large shrimp with head and shell
  • 1 lb. unripe tamarind
  • 1 small daikon white radish, sliced
  • 1 bunch spinach or kangkong
  • 12 pieces okra
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 medium plum tomato quartered
  • 1 medium yellow onion quartered
  • 6 cups water
  • Ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Pour the water in a cooking pot. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the tamarind. Cover and boil for 30 minutes. Add more water if needed.
  • Separate the tamarind from the water. Make sure to squeeze the juice out of the tamarind for maximum flavor.
  • Heat the cooking pot with the remaining water and tamarind extract. You can add more water if you think that the amount of remaining liquid is less than 5 cups. Let boil.
  • Add the tomato and onion. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Put-in the daikon,okra, and shrimp. Cook for 3 to 8 minutes in medium heat.
  • Add the spinach and fish sauce. Stir. Cover and turn the heat off.
  • Sprinkle some ground black pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Serve.
  • Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g