Sinigang (Filipino Tamarind Soup)
Sinigang is a classic Filipino sour soup made with tender pork, tamarind broth, and assorted vegetables. Its tangy, comforting flavor is perfect for rainy days or hearty family meals.
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: 3
Equipment
- large soup pot
- knife and cutting board
- ladle
- measuring spoons
- strainer (if using fresh tamarind)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork belly or ribs, cut into chunks
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 Roma tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup fresh tamarind pulp or 1 packet sinigang mix
- 2 tbsp fish sauce, or to taste
- 1 tbsp salt, or to taste
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 daikon radish, peeled and sliced
- 1 eggplant, sliced
- 1 cup long beans or green beans, trimmed
- 1 green chili (optional)
- 1 bunch mustard greens or bok choy
Instructions
- In a large pot, add pork, onion, tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil and skim off foam. Lower heat and simmer for 45–60 minutes until pork is tender.
- Add tamarind pulp or sinigang mix. Stir in fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Add daikon, eggplant, and green beans. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add mustard greens or bok choy and green chili (if using). Simmer another 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen tamarind pulp for depth of flavor, or sinigang seasoning packets in a pinch. Adjust the sourness with more or less tamarind. Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice.