Sinigang na Baboy: A Delightful Filipino Sour Pork Soup

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes
• 8 cups water
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed
• 1 cup water spinach (kangkong) or bok choy
• 2 green chili peppers
• 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis)
• 1 packet sinigang mix or 1/2 cup tamarind paste
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the pork belly and water, bringing it to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface for a clearer broth.
2. Add the quartered tomatoes and onions to the pot, then reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
3. Stir in the sliced radish and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to soften the radish.
4. Add the green beans and chili peppers, then continue to simmer for another 5 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
5. Mix in the sinigang mix or tamarind paste, then season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper according to your taste preferences.
6. Finally, incorporate the water spinach or bok choy into the pot, cooking for another 2 minutes until the greens are wilted but vibrant.