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Craving Crushing Sinigang Recipe

Sinigang is a Filipino soup known for its tangy and savory broth. This comforting dish is made with a rich broth, protein, and vegetables, balanced with a souring agent like tamarind or green mango.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb pork ribs or pork belly
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 2 medium tomatoes quartered
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce adjust to taste
Souring Agent
  • 2 tbsp tamarind paste or fresh tamarind, adjusted to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 radish sliced
  • 1 bunch water spinach (kangkong)
  • 10 okra
  • 1 cup string beans (sitaw) cut into pieces
  • 1 eggplant sliced
  • 1 green chili pepper optional, for heat

Equipment

  • Cooking Pot

Method
 

  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil. Add pork ribs and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any impurities.
  2. Add onions, tomatoes, and fish sauce. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes until the pork is tender.
  3. Add tamarind paste and stir well. Simmer for another 5 minutes, adjusting the sourness to taste.
  4. Add radish and cook for 5 minutes, followed by eggplant, string beans, and okra. Let it cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Finally, add kangkong and green chili. Turn off the heat and let the residual heat wilt the greens.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4.5mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust the sourness level by adding more or less tamarind. You can also substitute pork with shrimp, fish, or beef for different variations.
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