Name: Sinigang
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 2 lb pork ribs (or 1 lb shrimp); 8 cups water; 1 onion, quartered; 2 tomatoes, quartered; 1 packet sinigang mix or 1/2 lb fresh tamarind; 1 daikon radish, sliced; 1 eggplant, sliced; 1 cup green beans, trimmed; 2 cups water spinach (kangkong) or bok choy; 2 long green chilies; 3 tbsp fish sauce

Where it comes from

Sinigang is a beloved everyday dish in the Philippines, served with steamed rice. Cooks use different souring agents like tamarind, guava, or calamansi depending on the region.

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Recipe

Make Sinigang at home

Serves 6Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 lb pork ribs (or 1 lb shrimp)
8 cups water
1 onion, quartered
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 packet sinigang mix or 1/2 lb fresh tamarind
1 daikon radish, sliced
1 eggplant, sliced
1 cup green beans, trimmed
2 cups water spinach (kangkong) or bok choy
2 long green chilies
3 tbsp fish sauce

How it's made

Simmer pork with onion and tomatoes in water for 45 minutes until tender, skimming foam.
If using fresh tamarind, boil it in water, mash, and strain into the pot; otherwise add the sinigang mix.
Add radish and simmer 5 minutes.
Add eggplant and beans and cook until just tender.
Add chilies and greens and cook 2 minutes.
Season with fish sauce and serve hot with rice.