Manok sa Sampalok Recipe

• 1 whole chicken (about 2 lbs.), cut into serving pieces
• 1 1/2 cups tamarind leaves
• 3 tamarind cubes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned
• 1 medium-sized onion, sliced thinly
• 2 cups spinach leaves
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 6 cups water
• 3 Tbsp fish sauce
• salt
• freshly ground black pepper

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