Vegetarian Sinigang na Baboy
Experience the hearty and tangy flavors of *Vegetarian Sinigang na Baboy*, a plant-based twist on the classic Filipino sour soup. This comforting dish swaps out pork for tender green jackfruit, making it a perfect meatless alternative that still captures the rich, savory essence of traditional sinigang. Packed with nutritious vegetables like eggplant, okra, radish, kangkong (water spinach), and green beans, and infused with the bold flavors of tamarind and fish sauce for that signature sour and umami taste, this recipe is a wholesome delight. Ready in just one hour, it’s an easy, satisfying meal ideal for family dinners. Serve it steaming hot with a side of rice and savor the perfect harmony of tanginess and robustness in every spoonful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Green jackfruit (canned or fresh)
- 1.5 liters Water
- 1 tablespoon Tamarind paste or Sinigang mix
- 2 medium Tomato
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 medium Radish
- 1 medium Eggplant
- 100 grams Kangkong (water spinach) or spinach
- 100 grams Green beans
- 6 pieces Okra
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
1. If using fresh green jackfruit, peel and cut into chunks. If using canned, drain and rinse well under cold water.
2. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
3. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened. Use the back of a spoon to mash them slightly.
4. Add the jackfruit to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
5. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add the tamarind paste, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
6. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes.
7. Add the radish, eggplant, okra, and green beans. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
8. Lastly, add the kangkong (water spinach) or spinach, and cook for another 5 minutes or until wilted.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.7 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8170 mg | 355% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.0 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 495 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 3932 mg | 84% | |
*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.
