Classic Filipino Sinigang Recipe
This Filipino Sinigang is a tangy, savory, and comforting tamarind-based soup, packed with tender Beef, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful broth. It’s a classic Filipino dish that’s perfect for a cozy, hearty meal.
Ingredients
For the Broth:
- 1 ½ lbs Beef belly or Beef ribs, shrimp, or beef shank
- 6 cups water
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 2 medium tomatoes quartered
- 1 40g pack sinigang mix (or 1/2 cup fresh tamarind paste)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce patis
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- For the Vegetables:
- 1 cup string beans sitaw, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 medium radish labanos, sliced thinly
- 1 medium eggplant sliced
- 2 medium okra whole
- 1 small green chili siling haba (optional for spice)
- 2 cups water spinach kangkong or bok choy
Instructions
Step 1: Boil the Beef
- In a large pot, add Beef, water, onion, and tomatoes.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
Step 2: Flavor the Broth
- Add sinigang mix (or tamarind paste), fish sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the Vegetables
- Add radish, eggplant, and okra, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in string beans and green chili, cooking for 3 minutes.
- Lastly, add kangkong (or bok choy) and let simmer for 1 minute.
Step 4: Serve & Enjoy!
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and fish sauce for dipping.
Notes
Want a seafood version? Use shrimp instead of Beef.
Prefer a milder broth? Use less sinigang mix or tamarind paste.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Prefer a milder broth? Use less sinigang mix or tamarind paste.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.