Sinigang na Baboy: A Flavorful Pork Sour Soup — Filipino ...

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 8 cups water
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup green beans (sitaw), trimmed
• 1 cup eggplant, sliced
• 2-3 green chili peppers (siling pangsigang)
• 1 cup tamarind paste or 1 packet sinigang mix
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water spinach (kangkong), washed

Instructions

1. In a large pot, combine the pork belly and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Once boiling, skim off any foam that rises to the surface to ensure a clear broth.
3. Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the pot. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the pork is tender.
4. Stir in the radish and green beans, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
5. Add the eggplant, green chili peppers, and tamarind paste or sinigang mix, stirring well to combine. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust sourness and seasoning as desired.
7. Finally, add the water spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy your comforting bowl of Sinigang na Baboy!