Sinigang na Pata with Puso ng Saging

Ingredients

• 1 whole pata (pork hocks)
• 1 banana heart, cleaned and prepared
• 3 pcs tomatoes,quartered
• 1 pc onion, halved
• 7 pieces batwan (or tamarind powder mix)
• Salt and/or fish sauce to taste
• 4-5 cups of water (adjustable)

Instructions

1. Over charcoal, broil the whole pata 20-30 minutes or until it is cooked.
2. Chop into serving portions.
3. In a pot of water, place the pata, onions and tomatoes. Boil in medium fire 30-45 minutes until the pata is tender.
4. Add cleaned puso ng saging and boil/simmer until the banana heart become soft.
5. Finally add batwan (or tamarind powder). Adjust taste with salt and/or fish sauce.