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Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Tamarind Soup)

Total Time 1 minute
Servings: 4 4–6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g pork ribs or belly cut into pieces
  • 1.5 litres water
  • 2 tomatoes quartered
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 50 g tamarind paste or 1 packet sinigang mix
  • 200 g daikon radish sliced
  • 200 g kangkong water spinach or spinach
  • 150 g long beans cut into 5 cm pieces
  • 4 green chillies or banana peppers
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the pork, tomatoes and onion. Skim any foam.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 45–60 minutes until the pork is tender.
  3. Dissolve the tamarind paste in some of the broth and add to the pot (or add the sinigang mix).
  4. Add the daikon and long beans. Simmer for 8 minutes.
  5. Add the chillies and kangkong. Season with fish sauce and salt. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
  6. Taste — the soup should be pleasantly sour. Serve in deep bowls with steamed rice.

Notes

Source: Classic Filipino recipe. Estimated values per serving. For general guidance only — actual values may vary with cooking style, ingredient brands, portion size and any additional ingredients or accompaniments.

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