Sinigang na Karne
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of stewing beef or beef shank, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 pounds of spare ribs, separate each rib
- 1/2 cup of minced onion
- 4 cups of cubed red ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups of rhubarb, cut crosswise into 2-inch slices (if rhubarb is not available, substitute with 6 tablespoons of lime or lemon juice)
- 6 cups of water
- patis or salt and freshly ground pepper (to taste)
- 2 cups of spinach or any green leafy vegetable
- 1½ cups of red radish
- 2 cups of green cabbage, quartered
To a large stockpot, add beef, spare ribs, onions, tomatoes and rhubarb in 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil, skim off foam; than simmer until tender. Remove rhubarb and mash. Strain through a sieve and return extract to the pot. Add patis or salt and pepper to taste.Put in the leafy vegetable, radish and cabbage. Simmer until vegetables are done..
Makes approximately 6 to 8 servings.
Tinolang Manok
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 lbls chicken, cubed
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground peppercorns
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups cubed green papaya or sayote
- 2 cups green leafy vegetables (bok choy, pepper leaves, bittermelon leaves, kangkong leaves, kamote leaves, or spinach leaves)
Heat oil in a pot. Saute garlic, onion, and ginger until garlic is golden brown. Add chicken and cook until done. Add water and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add papaya or sayote. Cook over medium heat until papaya/sayote is tender. Add the green leafy vegetables. Bring to a boil. Stirr. Cover the pot. Simmer for five to ten minutes. Serve hot.
Makes approximately 4 servings.
Adobong Manok
Ingredients:
- 2 lbls. chicken
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon pimenta powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Mix all ingredients in a pan. Bring to a boil then simmer and stir occassionally over medium heat until chicken is done. Serve hot.
Makes approximately 4 servings.
