Sinigang na Baboy
Experience the heartwarming flavors of Filipino cuisine with **Sinigang na Baboy**, a comforting sour pork soup known for its rich, tangy, and savory profile. Made with tender pork belly, vibrant vegetables like radish, eggplant, and water spinach (kangkong), and the distinct tang of tamarind, this dish is a beloved staple in Filipino households. Infused with the subtle heat of long green chili (siling haba) and seasoned with fish sauce for that authentic umami punch, this traditional recipe is both satisfying and nutritious. Perfectly paired with steamed rice, this one-pot wonder is easy to make, requiring just 15 minutes of prep time. Whether you're craving something hearty on a rainy day or want to explore the unique flavors of the Philippines, **Sinigang na Baboy** is sure to delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 kg pork belly
- 10 cups water
- 1 packet tamarind soup base mix
- 2 medium, quartered tomatoes
- 1 large, sliced onion
- 1 medium, sliced radish
- 1 medium, sliced eggplant
- 2 long green chili (siling haba)
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 200 grams kangkong (water spinach)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large pot, pour the water and bring it to a boil.
Add the pork to the boiling water and let it cook until it becomes tender, about 40-45 minutes.
Add the tamarind soup base, tomatoes, and onion to the pot. Stir well to combine the flavors.
Add the fish sauce, sliced radish, and eggplant to the soup. Allow them to cook for an additional 10 minutes or until tender.
Drop the long green chili into the pot and season the soup with salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.
Lastly, add the kangkong leaves and let it cook for 2-3 minutes or until the leaves are wilted and tender.
Remove from heat and serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 532.8 g | 683% | |
| Saturated Fat | 193.5 g | 968% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 8472 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.1 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.7 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 112.2 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 522 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 4732 mg | 101% | |
*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.
