Sinigang na Baboy: A Hearty Filipino Pork Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork belly, cut into cubes
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup string beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 cups water spinach (kangkong)
• 2-3 green chili peppers (siling pangsigang)
• 1/4 cup fish sauce (patis)
• 1 packet tamarind soup base (or 1 cup fresh tamarind juice)
• Salt and pepper to taste

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 impurities that rise to the surface for a clearer broth.
3. Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the pot, then lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes or until the pork is tender.
4. Stir in the fish sauce and tamarind soup base (or fresh tamarind juice). Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Add the radish and string beans, simmering for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Lastly, stir in the water spinach and green chili peppers, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Enjoy your Sinigang na Baboy hot!