Sinigang na Lechon

Ingredients for Sinigang na Lechon

• 1 kg leftover lechon ribs and backbones, cut into serving pieces
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 4 red chillies, sliced
• 250 g fresh tamarind pulp or 44 g tamarind mix
• 4 taro (gabi), peeled and quartered
• 15 okra, trimmed
• Fish sauce (patis), to taste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 6 cups water

How to cook Sinigang na Lechon

1. 1.If using fresh tamarind, boil it in 1 cup water until soft, mash it, and strain the juice.
2. 2.Combine lechon, remaining water, onion, and tomatoes in a large pot. Bring to a boil, skim, then simmer 20 minutes.
3. 3.Add gabi and red chillies. Simmer 15 minutes, until gabi is tender and broth lightly thickens.
4. 4.Stir in tamarind extract or mix. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper.
5. 5.Add okra and simmer 5 minutes. Serve hot.