Authentic Filipino Sinigang Recipe – Tangy, Comforting & Flavorful 🍲🇵🇭

Authentic Filipino Sinigang Recipe – Tangy, Comforting & Flavorful 🍲🇵🇭

Introduction

Sinigang is a classic Filipino sour soup, known for its tangy, savory, and comforting flavors. This dish is traditionally made with pork, shrimp, or fish, flavored with tamarind, tomatoes, and fresh vegetables like kangkong (water spinach), radish, and eggplant.

Sinigang is a staple in Filipino households, loved for its refreshing sourness and hearty ingredients. The combination of tamarind broth, tender meat, and fresh vegetables makes it a perfect dish for rainy days or family gatherings.

This authentic Sinigang recipe will guide you in making a rich, flavorful broth with perfectly cooked meat and vegetables!

Sinigang Recipe

Ingredients:

🔹 For the Broth:

• 8 cups water or pork broth
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 1 cup tamarind pulp or 1 pack tamarind soup mix

🔹 For the Meat:

• 2 lbs pork ribs, pork belly, shrimp, or fish

🔹 For the Vegetables:

• 2 eggplants, sliced
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 10-12 string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 green chili (siling haba) (optional, for spice)
• 2 cups water spinach (kangkong) or bok choy

🔹 For Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis) or salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Broth

1️⃣ In a large pot, bring water or pork broth to a boil.
2️⃣ Add tomatoes and onions, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 2: Cook the Meat

1️⃣ Add pork ribs or pork belly and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until tender. (If using shrimp or fish, add it later to avoid overcooking.)

Step 3: Add the Tamarind Flavor

1️⃣ If using fresh tamarind, mash the pulp in a separate bowl with warm water, strain, and pour into the soup.
2️⃣ If using tamarind soup mix, dissolve it directly in the pot.
3️⃣ Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 4: Add Vegetables & Seasoning

1️⃣ Add radish, eggplant, and string beans. Let cook for 5-7 minutes.
2️⃣ Add green chili (if using) and fish sauce. Adjust to taste.
3️⃣ If using shrimp or fish, add now and cook for 3-5 minutes.
4️⃣ Lastly, add water spinach (kangkong) and turn off the heat.

Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!

1️⃣ Serve hot with steamed rice and fish sauce on the side.
2️⃣ Enjoy your comforting, tangy Sinigang!

Tips & Variations:

✔ For Extra Tanginess – Add more tamarind pulp or calamansi juice.
✔ For a Richer Broth – Simmer pork bones for a deeper flavor.
✔ For a Spicier Version – Add more green chilies.
✔ Seafood Sinigang – Use shrimp, milkfish (bangus), or salmon belly instead of pork.
✔ Vegetarian Sinigang – Replace meat with tofu and mushrooms.

Final Thoughts

Sinigang is a flavorful, comforting Filipino soup that balances sour, savory, and umami flavors perfectly. Whether made with pork, shrimp, or fish, this dish is refreshing and satisfying, best enjoyed with a bowl of warm rice.

Would you like a Pinterest-style image or a variation with a different meat or seafood option? Let me know! 🍲✨