Pork Sinigang
Pork Sinigang is a beloved Filipino dish that combines tender pork belly with an irresistible tangy tamarind-based broth, creating the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Packed with fresh vegetables like radish, eggplant, string beans, and water spinach, this hearty soup strikes a perfect balance between savory and sour flavors. Slow-simmered to perfection, the pork becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while vibrant ingredients like tomatoes and onions add depth to the dish. Seasoned with fish sauce, salt, and pepper, Pork Sinigang is best served piping hot alongside steamed rice for a truly satisfying meal. Ideal for family dinners, this traditional recipe is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Filipino cuisine. Keywords: Pork Sinigang recipe, Filipino sour soup, tamarind pork stew, Filipino comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly
- 8 cups water
- 3 tablespoons tamarind paste or fresh tamarind
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 large onion
- 1 medium radish
- 1 medium eggplant
- 1 cup string beans
- 1 bunch water spinach (kangkong)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare all the ingredients: cut the pork belly into 1-inch cubes, quarter the tomatoes, slice the onion, and cut the radish, eggplant, and string beans into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil.
Add the pork belly and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
Stir in the tamarind paste or fresh tamarind, tomatoes, and onion. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender.
Add the radish and let it cook for 5 minutes, then add the eggplant and string beans. Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.
Lastly, add the water spinach, cover the pot, and let it cook for 2-3 more minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Turn off the heat and serve the Pork Sinigang hot, accompanied by steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.0 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1155 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 831 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
