Pork Sinigang
Pork Sinigang is a popular Filipino dish known for its tangy and savory taste. It is a soup made with pork, tamarind, various vegetables, and spices. The sourness of the tamarind gives the dish its distinct flavor. It's usually enjoyed with steamed rice or eaten as a standalone soup.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds pork belly or pork ribs, cut into serving-sized pieces
- 1 medium-sized onion quartered
- 2 medium-sized tomatoes quartered
- 2 cups fresh tamarind extracted juice (or 2 tablespoons of tamarind powder dissolved in water)
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups string beans cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cups kangkong (water spinach) or spinach leaves
- 2 medium-sized radishes sliced
- 2 pieces long green chili peppers (siling pansigang)
- Fish sauce or salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the pork pieces and let it simmer until the meat is tender, which usually takes about 30 minutes. Skim off any foam or impurities that float on top.
- Once the meat is tender, add the onions and tomatoes to the pot. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the tamarind juice or tamarind powder dissolved in water to the pot. Stir well and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Add the radishes and string beans to the pot. Cook for about 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
- Finally, add the kangkong or spinach leaves and long green chili peppers to the pot. Cook for another 2 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Season with fish sauce or salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
- Serve the Pork Sinigang hot with steamed rice and enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 1209kcal (60%)Carbohydrates: 84g (28%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 91g (140%)Saturated Fat: 33g (206%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 122mg (41%)Sodium: 141mg (6%)Potassium: 1452mg (41%)Fiber: 9g (38%)Sugar: 51g (57%)Vitamin A: 2710IU (54%)Vitamin C: 38mg (46%)Calcium: 158mg (16%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
