Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang)
Traditional dish · Filipino
A classic and comforting Filipino sour and savory soup, featuring tender pork belly and a medley of fresh vegetables, soured with tamarind.
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Ingredients
- Pork belly1 kg
- Tamarind pulp100g
- Daikon radish1 medium
- Taro root2 medium
- Long beans1 bunch
- Bok choy1 head
- Tomatoes2 medium
- Onion1 medium
- Fish sauce3 tbsp
- Siling haba (long green chili)2-3
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Water2 liters
Steps
- 1
Boil pork belly in water until tender, skimming off impurities. Reserve broth.
- 2
In a separate pot, boil tamarind pulp in water, mash, and strain to get tamarind juice. Discard solids.
- 3
Add pork belly and broth to a clean pot. Add sliced tomatoes and onion. Bring to a boil.
- 4
Add daikon radish and taro root. Simmer until tender.
- 5
Add long beans and siling haba. Cook for a few minutes.
- 6
Pour in tamarind juice. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust sourness as needed.
- 7
Add bok choy leaves and stems. Cook until wilted.
- 8
Serve hot.
