Manam-Style Watermelon Sinigang

Name: Manam-Style Watermelon Sinigang
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 4 tbsp cooking oil; 1 kg beef short ribs; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 white onion; ½ ripe whole watermelon; 58 native tomatoes; 4 gabi; 4 cups water; 2 tbsp powdered sinigang mix; 1 bunch sitaw; 1 bunch kangkong; patis; ground black pepper

This unique sinigang has become a modern classic! Want to try it for yourself? Then cook our version of the popular Manam-Style Watermelon Sinigang at home!

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot. Sear beef short ribs. Set aside.

In the same pot use the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, saute onion and garlic until translucent.

Add the beef, tomatoes, watermelon, gabi, cooked beef and water. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until beef is tender (about 1-2 hours).

Add sinigang powder mix and sitaw. Simmer until vegetables are cooked.

Add kangkong last. Season with patis and pepper.