Dinengdeng with Fried Fish Recipe

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup bamboo shoots (labong), sliced (I used the vacuum packed ones)

• 1 cup saluyot (jute leaves)

• 1 pack spinach leaves or any leafy vegetables

• 1 bunch string beans, sliced

• 10 pcs okra, sliced in half

• 2 tbsp bagoong monamon or ground anchovies in oil

• 1 red onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups rice wash

• fried fish of your choice (galunggong, dalagang bukid & bangus are the best)

• fish sauce or sea salt

• freshly ground black pepper

• oil

Procedure:

1. In a pot add oil then sauté garlic and onions.

2. Dilute bagoong in rice wash water then pour into a strainer or muslin cloth over to the pot, press to extract all liquid. Bring to a boil.

3. Add bamboo shoots then simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add okra and string beans then cook for 3 minutes.

5. Add spinach and jute leaves and season with fish sauce and pepper then simmer for additional 2 minutes.

6. Place vegetables on a bowl then top it with fried fish then serve. You can optionally add the fried fish on step 4 to make the soup richer but I prefer a crispy fried fish on the top.

Source: www.angsarap.net