Recipe of Sinigang
El Sinigang is a traditional dish in Filipino cuisine. It is a sour and spicy soup that combines meat (such as pork, beef, or chicken) with a variety of vegetables and tamarind as the star ingredient. This recipe will guide you in preparing a delicious Sinigang with pork, but you can also adapt it using other types of meat or seafood according to your preference.
Recipe Summary
Preparation
15 min
Cooking
60 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Category
Soups
Ingredients
- 500 g pork, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, quartered
- 1 white radish, peeled and cut into slices
- 1 eggplant, cut into chunks
- 1 cup green beans, cut into chunks
- 2 liters of water
- 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
- Salt to taste
- Spinach leaves (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
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Instructions:
- In a large pot, place the pork, onion and tomato. Add enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until pork is tender.
- Add the white radish, eggplant and green beans. Cook for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Dilute the tamarind paste in a little water and add to the pot. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- If you wish to add spinach, add it in the last few minutes of cooking and cook until it wilts.
- Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
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Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Sinigang and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
- For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Sinigang to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is 15 minutes and the cooking time is 60 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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