Sinigang na Hipon

Eto ay isa sa mga favorites ng fiance ko na luto ng mom ko. Mahilig kasi sya sa sabaw at sa maasim kaya everytime that my mom cook sinigang, surely eh gabandehado ang makakain nya. Although maraming options ang pagluto nito, ang pinakamasarap pa rin ang luto sa sampalok. Other options are kamias which is the second best, ripe guava, kamatis, santol. Any vegetable available can find its way to the sinigang pot - sitaw, labanos, kangkong, gabi, okra or talong. Its brothe can be made from rice washing and can be complemented by either shrimps.

Ingredients:

2 cups rice washing or water
1 package of tamarind ready-mix powder
1 small onion, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
2 pieces radish, quartered
½ kilo shrimps
1 bundle kangkong, cut into 2" lengths
1-2 pieces siling haba
salt or patis to taste

Put half of rice washing or water in a pot. Add tamarind powder. Add onions, tomatoes and remaining rice washing. Bring to a boil then add the radish. Add shrimps, kangkong and siling haba. Let boil for 2 minutes. Season to taste.