Canh Chua Rau Muống

1 lb water spinach, remove all leaves and cut lengthwise in half.
2 T small dried shrimps, soaked in warm water for 15'
1 T tamarind soup base
1 T sugar
2 T fish sauce
2 red hot chili peppers, sliced
salt and pepper to taste

In a medium pot, add 4-5 cups water and dried shrimps bring to boil over high heat. Add water spinach, tamarind soup base, sugar, fish sauce. Bring back to boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste. Add chili pepper and serve.