Sinigang na Baboy - A Delicious Filipino Pork Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup water spinach (kangkong)
• 2 green chili peppers (siling pangsigang)
• 1 cup tamarind paste or 1 cup fresh tamarind
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup eggplant, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the pork belly and sauté until browned on all sides.
2. Add the onion and tomatoes to the pot and cook until the tomatoes are softened.
3. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes or until the pork is tender.
4. Stir in the tamarind paste (or fresh tamarind) and fish sauce. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
5. Add the radish, eggplant, and green chili peppers. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Finally, add the water spinach and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.