Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 1 1/2 lb salmon filet
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• 4 c water
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 c grape tomatoes, sliced
• 6-8 pieces okra
• 2 c baby spinach
• 1/2 c calamansi juice, optional
• salt and pepper to taste

Step by step

step 1

In a large pot with oil, fry salmon until just cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside. Optional: prior to cooking marinate salmon in calamansi juice for 20 minutes for a more tangy flavor.

step 2

In the same pot, fry onions until softened. Add in water, tamarind paste, fish sauce, tomatoes and okra. Bring to a boil and then simmer until vegetables are tender. Add additional water and tamarind paste if needed.

step 3

Add in the previously cooked salmon and the spinach. Turn off heat and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

step 4

Serve with a side of steamed rice and enjoy!