Spicy Spareribs Mechado

INGREDIENTS:

1 kilo spareribs

1 head garlic, crushed

1 pc. onion, quartered

2 pcs. tomatoes, cut into small cubes

1 tbsp fish sauce (patis)

3 large potatoes, cut into cubes

2 medium carrots, cut into cubes

1 pouch tomato sauce

1-2 tbsp. hot sauce

1 pc. Knorr beef cube

1 pc. bell pepper, julienned

2-3pcs. bay leaf

salt and pepper to taste

PROCEDURE:

1. In a casserole, saute' garlic until brown. Add onions. When onions appear to be transparent, add tomatoes.

2. Add spareribs and fish sauce. Cover for 5 minutes.

3. Add 3 cups water, tomato sauce, bay leaves, beef cube, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer until spareribs are tender.

4. Add in potatoes, carrots and bell pepper. Let stand for another 10 minutes.