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Sinigang

Sinigang
Philippines
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork ribs or belly, cut into chunks (alternatively, you can use shrimp, fish, or beef)
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 radish, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup eggplant, sliced
  • 1 bunch kangkong (water spinach) or spinach, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons tamarind paste or 1 packet tamarind soup base mix (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1-2 green chili peppers (optional)
  • 8 cups water
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Pork

In a large pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the pork chunks and cook for 5-7 minutes to remove any impurities. Drain and rinse the pork.

Return the pork to the pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil again and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.

Prepare the Soup

Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes.

Stir in the tamarind paste or tamarind soup base mix. Adjust the amount based on your preferred level of sourness.

Add the radish, green beans, and eggplant. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Add the Greens

Stir in the chopped kangkong or spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.

Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste. Add the green chili peppers if you like a bit of heat.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!