Linat-an

Ingredients for Linat-an

• 1 1/2 kg pork spare ribs
• 1 large taro root, cubed, or 8 Asian taro
• 1 bunch string beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 bunch kangkong
• 1 bunch spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 6 lemongrass stalks, white parts only
• 3 cups rice washing
• 3 cups pork stock
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 medium onions, roughly chopped
• Salt
• Fish sauce
• Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook Linat-an

1. 1.Cover ribs with boiling water and boil 5 minutes to release scum. Drain, rinse ribs with cold water, and rinse the pot.
2. 2.Return ribs to the pot with lemongrass, onions, rice washing, pork stock, and salt. Add large taro, if using, plus water as needed.
3. 3.Bring to a boil and simmer 50 minutes. Add Asian taro, if using, and simmer 10 minutes.
4. 4.Add string beans and bell pepper; simmer 3–5 minutes. Add kangkong and spring onions; simmer 2 minutes.
5. 5.Season with fish sauce and pepper, then serve.