Authentic Sinigang na Baboy: A Flavorful Pork Soup — Fili...

Authentic Sinigang na Baboy: A Flavorful Pork Soup — Fili... — a delicious Filipino recipe Ready in 15 minutes prep + 45 minutes cook. gluten-free & dairy-fr...

Ingredients

• 2 lbs pork belly, cut into chunks
• 10 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup green beans (sitaw), trimmed
• 1 cup taro (gabi), peeled and cubed
• 2-3 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 cup water spinach (kangkong), trimmed
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the pork belly and sear until browned on all sides.
2. Add the onions and tomatoes to the pot, cooking until the onions are translucent and the tomatoes have softened.
3. Pour in the water, bringing the mixture to a boil. Skim off any impurities that rise to the top.
4. Add the fish sauce, radish, and taro. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the pork is tender.
5. Stir in the green beans and chili peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Add the tamarind paste (or fresh tamarind) and season with salt and pepper. Adjust the sourness according to your preference.
7. Finally, add the water spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy your Sinigang na Baboy!