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               Sinigang Na Bangus (Milkfish In Sour Broth)

Recipe By     : Dennis Santiago, TWS bbs (1-310-676-0492)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2   lb           Bangus (milkfish) or
                        - white fish -- dressed
   2       c            Water
   3       md           Tomatoes -- sliced
   1       md           Onion -- sliced
   6                    Green sampaloc (tamarind)
                        - pods -- available as powdered
                        - packages
   1       cn           Banana heart -- drained
   2       c            Green bean -- cut diagonally
   1       c            Spinach leaves, mustard greens,
                        - or watercress
   1       ts           Salt
   1       tb           Patis (fish sauce)
  
  Total time: 30 minutes

  Slice fish and cut into 4 to 6 pieces. Salt all over.
  
  Boil water and tamarind pods until pods are tender. Remove
  tamarind, mash, and strain back into the boiling water (optional).
  
  Add tomatoes, onions and green beans to boiling mixture and cook
  1 minute or until vegetables are almost cooked. Add fish, banana
  heart, and patis. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer 3 to
  5 minutes. Remove from heat, add spinach leaves, and let stand for
  5 minutes.
  
  Serve with bagoong or patis (fish sauce).

  Yield: 4 Servings

  Formatted by: Man Rothstein, Jan 24, 1994


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