Vegetable Sinigang

Ingredients

• •2 cups water
• •1 cup tamarind pulp (or 1 packet of sinigang mix)
• •1 medium onion, quartered
• •2 medium tomatoes, diced
• •1 radish (daikon), sliced
• •1 cup eggplant, sliced
• •1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut
• •1 cup spinach (or water spinach)
• •1-2 green chili peppers (optional)
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add the tamarind pulp or sinigang mix and stir until dissolved.

3. 3

   Add the quartered onion and diced tomatoes to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

4. 4

   Add the sliced radish and eggplant to the pot, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the green beans and green chili peppers (if using) and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in the spinach and allow it to wilt, about 1-2 minutes.

7. 7

   Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the sourness if needed by adding more tamarind.

8. 8

   Remove from heat and serve hot with rice.