Filipino Pork Sinigang Soup
A sour Filipino soup with pork ribs, tamarind, and vegetables. Makes 6 servings; timings are estimates.
This version of sinigang combines pork ribs with a tangy tamarind broth, green beans, radish, taro, eggplant, and spinach. Add the vegetables in stages so they become tender without losing all their texture. Hands-on preparation time is approximate.
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Method
- 01
Simmer the pork
Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the ribs and simmer for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
Ready to continue when: The ribs have simmered for 30 minutes and visible foam has been skimmed away.
30 min - 02
Add the onion and tomatoes
Add the onion and tomatoes to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Ready to continue when: The onion and tomatoes have softened during cooking.
10 min - 03
Soften the tamarind
Add the tamarind pods and simmer for 5 minutes, or until soft. Mash them with a spoon to release the pulp.
Ready to continue when: The pods are soft and the pulp comes away when mashed.
5 min - 04
Cook the first vegetables
Add the green beans, radish, and taro. Simmer for 15 minutes, until they begin to soften.
Ready to continue when: The radish and taro are starting to soften, and the green beans are still holding their shape.
15 min - 05
Add the eggplant and season
Add the eggplant and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender. Stir in the fish sauce; turn off the heat and add the spinach. Let it wilt in the hot broth.
Ready to continue when: The eggplant is tender and the spinach has wilted in the hot broth.
10 min
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