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Sinigang
Philippines
Arguably more loved than adobo in Filipino homes. The tamarind-soured broth predates Spanish colonisation.
Tamarind sour soup — broth sharpened with tamarind filled with pork, tomatoes and vegetables. The taste of Filipino comfort — sour, savoury and restorative.
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
265 kcal
Serves
4
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used
Ingredients
600gpork ribs or belly
60gtamarind paste
3tomatoes, quartered
1onion, quartered
2long green chillies
200gkangkong or spinach
100gstring beans
1Lwater
fish sauceto taste
Method
1
Simmer pork in water 20 minutes. Skim. Add tomatoes and onion. Simmer 15 minutes.
2
Add tamarind. Taste — it should be bracingly sour. Add vegetables. Cook 5 minutes.
3
Season with fish sauce.
Chef's Tip
The sour level is personal — Filipino families debate constantly how tart sinigang should be.
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