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Sinigang

Sinigang: Your Go-To Cozy Filipino Sour Soup Recipe

Sinigang is a traditional Filipino sour soup that warms both heart and soul.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 kg Pork or chicken, beef, or shrimp for alternatives
  • 200 g Tamarind or green mango or calamansi as substitutions
  • 1 Onion quarter and sauté for depth
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup Radish or turnips or baby potatoes if unavailable
  • 1 cup Green Beans or bok choy or Swiss chard as substitutes
  • 2 cups Spinach (or Kangkong)
For the Heat
  • 2 pcs Chili Peppers adjust to preferred spice level

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Sinigang
  1. Prepare the broth by combining pork with enough water to cover it completely. Bring it to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
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  2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, skimming foam off the surface.
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  3. Add quartered onions and chopped tomatoes. Cover and cook everything for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until pork is tender.
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  4. Incorporate sliced radish into the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
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  5. Introduce tamarind or sour substitute, season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper, then let it simmer for 5 minutes.
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  6. Add green beans and chili peppers, cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
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  7. Finally, stir in spinach or kangkong, letting it wilt for 1-2 minutes before serving.
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  8. Serve hot in bowls, garnishing with chili peppers and a squeeze of lime or lemon if desired.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Choose well-marbled, fresh pork for a tender broth, and adjust tamarind to control sourness. Store leftovers separately for best quality.

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