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A bowl of sinigang soup with pork, vegetables, and tamarind.

How To Make Sinigang

Sinigang is a beloved Filipino soup known for its tangy, savory flavor. This comforting dish can be made with pork, shrimp, fish, or even vegetarian ingredients, featuring tamarind as its signature souring agent.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pot

Ingredients
  

Sinigang Base

  • 500 grams pork belly or ribs cut into serving pieces
  • 6 cups water
  • 2 tbsp tamarind mix adjust to taste

Vegetables

  • 2 tomatoes quartered
  • 1 medium radish sliced
  • 6 pieces okra trimmed
  • 1 cup green beans
  • 1 cup water spinach (kangkong)

Instructions
 

  • Blanch the pork in boiling water briefly to remove impurities, then drain.
  • In a pot, sauté onions and tomatoes in a bit of oil until soft.
  • Add the pork pieces and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Simmer until pork is tender (about 45 minutes).
  • Add tamarind mix, then the vegetables starting with those that take longer to cook. Add greens last.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with rice.

Notes

Use fresh tamarind if available for a more authentic taste. Add shrimp or fish instead of pork for variations.
Keyword Comfort Food, Sinigang