Chicken with Tamarind Tops Recipe (Sinampalukang Manok)

Ingredients:

1 kilo chicken; cut into serving pieces
1 onion; sliced
2 tomatoes; sliced
1/2 cup string beans; cut 2" length
4 cloves garlic; crushed
1 root ginger; crushed
2 cup tamarind tops and flowers
5 cups water
Fish sauce or salt to taste
Cooking oil

 

Cooking Instructions:

Wrap the tamarind tops and flowers in a cheesecloth; tie both ends together.

In a casserole, sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and tomatoes. Add chicken and saute until chicken turns light brown. Pour enough water, then add the wrapped tamarind tops and flowers. Bring to a boil and simmer. Add the vegetable. Strain and squeeze the cheesecloth, then remove from the casserole. Season with fish sauce according to taste. Cook until done. Serve hot!