Sinigang na Baboy: Classic Filipino Pork Sour Soup

Sinigang na Baboy is a beloved Filipino sour soup that combines tender pork with a medley of vegetables in a tangy tamarind broth. This comforting dish...

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork belly, cut into cubes
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 radish (labanos), sliced
  • 1 cup long green beans (sitaw), trimmed
  • 1 cup eggplant, sliced
  • 1 cup water spinach (kangkong), roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup tamarind paste or 1 cup fresh tamarind pods
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 green chili peppers (siling pangsigang)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, combine the pork belly and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
  2. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the pot.
  3. Simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the pork is tender.
  4. Add the tamarind paste (or fresh tamarind pods) and fish sauce. Stir well to combine.
  5. Add the radish, long green beans, and eggplant. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  6. Finally, add the water spinach and green chili peppers, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
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