Ingredients:

-1 whole pompano fish

-1 large tomato, sliced

-1 medium onion, sliced

-2 cloves of garlic, chopped

-A thumb-size piece of ginger, chopped

-2 cups of water

-2 tablespoons of tamarind soup base powder

-2 large yellow chiles

Directions:

- In a large sauce pan saute garlic until golden brown and then add onions and ginger

-Once the 3 components are tender add in tomatoes

-When the tomatoes are soft and tender add in water and allow to boil

-Once water is at a soft boil, add in tamarind power and chiles then mix well

-After a few minutes of a soft simmer, gently slide in the pampano

-Pour some liquid over the top of fish, bring to a boil and cover

-Allow pampano to cook for 20 mins or so or until the fish is fully cooked

There you have it! A sour, delicious, and authentic filipino dish, great served over a steaming plate of white rice! Enjoy!

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