Sinigang na Bangus (milkfish)

Sinigang na Bangus (milkfish)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lb Bangus (milkfish) -or white fish, dressed 2 c Water
3 md Tomatoes, sliced 1 md Onion, sliced
6 Pods green sampaloc (tamarind, powdered package) 1 cn Banana heart, draine
2 c Green beans, cut diagonally 1 c Spinach leaves (or mustard greens)
1 ts Salt

How to Prepare:

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).

Serves 4
Preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes