Sinigang na Baboy (pork in sour broth)

1-1/2 pounds pork riblets or pork ribs, country style,cut to pieces
5 cup water
4 medium tomatoes, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium Icicle radish, cut into 1" pieces (or 10 red radishes
1/4 pounds green beans
1/2 pounds Spinach (or cabbage mustard greens or watercress)
5 medium sampaloc (tamarind) [available as powde

1. In a large pot, bring water and pork to a boil. Add tomatoes, oni salt and tamarind. Simmer 1 hour or until pork is tender. 2. Optional: Remove tamarind and mash with some broth. Strain juice into pot.
3. Taste for seasoning. Bring to a boil. Add green beans and radish 10 minutes.
4. Add spinach, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minute to fi cooking spinach. Variations: Beef (stewing, brisket, shank or plate) may be used in pl of pork. Adjust cooking time for each. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes Serves: Sorce: Dennis Santiago
Yield: 4 servings