Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp Sinigang)

Impress others, even our kababayans, with your cooking "skills". This dish is very simple to do and yet very flavorful. Plus the ingredients can be bought in a Filipino Store near you.

Ingredients:

• 1 Kilo Shrimp
• 12 pcs Tamarind (Sampaloc)
• 1 big Onion (diced)
• 3 big Tomatoes (quartered)
• 2 pieces Radish (sliced)
• 1 bundle Sitaw (Stringbeans)
• 1 bundle Kangkong (Swamp Cabbage) - cut into 2" long
• 3 pieces long Green Pepper
• 5 cups ricewash or water
• Salt or Patis (Fish Sauce) to taste

Simple Procedure:

1. Boil Tamarind in rice wash or water to soften. Pound and extract all juices and set aside.
2. In a casserole, boil rice wash or water, Tamarind juice, onions, tomatoes and Radish.
3. Lower fire, add in Shrimps, Kangkong, Sitaw and green long pepper. simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and patis.
5. Serve hot.