SINIGANG NA BAKA

1 Kilo beef (for stewing, cut into chunk cubes) 12 pcs Tamarind (Sampaloc) 1 big Onion (diced) 6 big tomatoes (quartered) 2 pcs Radish (sliced) 4 pieces Gabi (peeled & cubed) 1 bundle Sitaw Stringbeans (cut into 2″ long) 1 bundle Kangkong (cut into 2″ long) Salt and Patis to taste 6 cups water

Boil Tamarind to soften. Pound and strain all juices and set aside. In a casserole, bring beef to a boil, lower fire and simmer for an hour or 2 until beef is tender. Take out all scum that rises to the surface. Add onions, tomatoes and Tamarind juice. Add in gabi, and cook for a few minutes. Add in string beans (sitaw) and kangkong stalks. Season with salt and Patis to taste. Add in kangkong leaves. Serve hot.