INGREDIENTS
- 1 kilo beef, cut into serving pieces
- 12 tamarind(sampalok) or 2 packs sampaloc mix
- 1 big-sized onion, chopped
- 5 medium-sized tomatoes, quartered
- 3 medium-sized taro(gabi), peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 bundle of string beans(sitaw), cut into 2 inches long
- 1 bundle of river spinach(kangkong leaves)
- 3 pieces green pepper(siling haba)
- salt and fish Sauce(patis)
- 1 1/2 liters water
- 1 radish, sliced(optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Part 1
- Boil tamarind, pound and strain the juice. Set aside.
Part 2
- In a casserole, place beef, salt then pour water.
- Bring to boil in a low heat for 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender. Add more water if necessary. (Pressure cooker takes less time.)
- Add onion, tomatoes, and tamarind juice then bring to boil.
- Add gabi then simmer until tender.
- Add radish, okra, green pepper, and string beans then simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with fish sauce then add kangkong.
- Turn off the heat then let it sit for 1-2 minutes or until kangkong is cooked.
- Transfer to serving bowl then serve hot with steamed rice.
Credits to: filipinostylerecipe.com
