Filipino Nilagang Baboy

Ingredients:
3 lbs. country style spareribs with bones, cut into halves
5-6 cups water
I medium-sized onion, sliced
2 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
4-5 cups bok choy, cut into 2-inch pieces
salt to taste

Method:
In a covered deep pot over medium high heat, bring pork pieces, water, onion, fish sauce, salt and peppercorns to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about I hour or until meat is almost tender.

Add potatoes and cook for 10 minutes. Add bok choy and continue cooking for another 5-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Correct seasonings to taste. Remove fat that may accumulate on top of soup. Serve immediately with steamed rice.