Beef Sinigang

1Preparation

1. Cut the beef into large cubes, and wash and slice the daikon thickly.
2. Cut the green beans and remove any thick stems from the spinach.

2Cooking

1. Put the beef, water, onion and tomatoes in a large pot, bring to a boil and skim off the foam.

   🔥 high heat⏱ 8 min timer
2. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.

   🔥 low heat⏱ 90 min timer
3. Add the tamarind, fish sauce, salt and daikon and cook 10 minutes.

   🔥 medium heat⏱ 10 min timer
4. Add the green beans and chilies for 5 minutes, then the spinach for just 2 minutes.

   🔥 medium heat⏱ 7 min timer

3Serving

1. Serve hot in deep bowls with white rice on the side, and adjust salt and sourness to taste.

💡 Tips & common mistakes

• Add the leafy greens only for the last 2 minutes; long cooking turns them dull and watery (the common mistake).
• Taste before serving: sourness is the heart of the dish, so add more tamarind if needed.

🔁 Substitutions

• No fish sauce? Use a little extra salt with a splash of light soy sauce.