Best 5 Authentic Sinigang Recipes

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Indulge in the authentic flavors of the beloved Filipino dish, sinigang, a delectable tamarind-based soup that captivates taste buds with its perfect balance of sour, savory, and umami. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned culinary enthusiast, this comprehensive guide will lead you on a delightful journey to creating the most authentic version of this iconic dish. We'll explore the intricacies of selecting the right ingredients, understanding the cooking techniques, and uncovering the secrets to achieving that perfect balance of flavors that makes sinigang truly unforgettable.

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PORK SINIGANG



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Filipino soup cooked with pork. Serve with rice and for additional sauce, use soy or fish sauce. If you want to, you can add what Filipinos call gabi gabi, which is a small taro root. When peeled they look like potatoes. You can add 5 to 6 of them when you add the water and make sure they are cooked through. Take them out when they are cooked because they can get too soft.

Provided by Robyn Michelle

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 pound bone-in pork chops
4 cups water, more if needed
1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base (such as Knorr®)
½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Season with salt. Stir in the ginger, tomatoes, and pork chops. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Turn the pork occasionally, until browned. Pour in the water and tamarind soup base. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Continue simmering until the pork is tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Stir in green beans and cook until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Cholesterol 63.5 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 2598.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

AUTHENTIC GUAVA SINIGANG



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With all my sinigang soups, most derived from the basic then modified with other ingredients to play around with the tastes. Others i learnt from vast provinces when i visited the Philippines

Provided by ChefConsultant

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

250 g fresh tomatoes
100 g white onions
100 g daikon radishes
20 g guava powder or 100 g fresh guava juice
1 g fresh lime leaves
1 kg pork
10 g green chilies
100 g yams or 100 g taro root
150 g bok choy, leaves or 150 g chinese spinach
1 kg water, with pork broth cubes or 1 kg pork broth
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Wash pork under gentle water.
  • 2. Cut tomatoes and onions into quarters
  • then place in casserole with the pork
  • and water or broth.
  • 3. Boil until tomatoes have desintegrated
  • and pork tenderized.
  • 4. Add all root ingredients and let to boil
  • til soft, then the rest of the
  • ingredients until leaves are glittering green.
  • then vwala -- enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 172, Sodium 181.6, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 60.1

AUTHENTIC SINIGANG



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This recipe was given to me by my mum, who was also one of my greatest mentors in cooking and basically of everything. hehe. Enjoy this recipe to anyone requiring it.

Provided by ChefConsultant

Categories     Stocks

Time 40m

Yield 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

250 g fresh tomatoes
100 g white onions
100 g daikon radishes
20 g tamarind powder or 100 g fresh tamarind juice
1 kg pork
10 g green chilies
100 g yams or 100 g taro root
150 g bok choy, leaves or 150 g chinese spinach
1 kg water, with pork broth cubes or 1 kg pork broth
50 g okra
100 g eggplants

Steps:

  • Wash pork under gentle water.
  • Cut tomatoes and onions into quarters then place in casserole with the pork and water or broth.
  • Boil until tomatoes have disintegrated and pork tenderized.
  • Add all root ingredients and let to boil til soft, then the rest of the ingredients until leaves are glittering green.
  • Then vwala -- enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.2, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 172, Sodium 151.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 60.5

SINIGANG NA BAKA



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Simple beef, vegetable, tamarind based soup that we eat over rice! A meal in itself!

Provided by ALLYD

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 quart water
2 large tomatoes, diced
½ pound fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
½ medium head bok choy, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
1 head fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces
1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium stock pot. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Add beef to pot, and saute until browned. Pour in water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Place tomatoes and green beans in pot, and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in bok choy, broccoli and tamarind soup mix. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1405 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

PORK SINIGANG



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This recipe, adapted from the chef Tom Cunanan of Bad Saint in Washington, D.C., really needs fresh white rice when you serve it. It serves as the plain, blank canvas for all the tartness of the tamarind and the richness of the ribs. At Filipino meals, it's quite common to have a variety of sawsawan - sauces and condiments on the table at mealtime. The idea is for everyone at the table to customize their dishes exactly to their liking.

Provided by Ligaya Mishan

Categories     dinner, meat, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds St. Louis-style pork ribs, separated and cut in half crosswise
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 ounces dried shiitake mushroom caps
1 1/2 tablespoons whole black peppercorns
5 dried bay leaves
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 large white onion, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 large Roma tomatoes, cut into eighths (about 3 cups)
1 long pepper or jalapeño, stemmed and halved
7 ounces tamarind pulp
2 Thai eggplant, quartered or 1 Baby Italian eggplant, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 pound small whole okra, stems trimmed without cutting into pod
1/4 pound Chinese long beans or green beans, cut into 2-inch lengths
2 watermelon radishes or a 4-inch piece of daikon, sliced into 1/8-inch discs
3 tablespoons fish sauce

Steps:

  • Wash ribs and pat dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Snap or pinch off any remaining stems of the dried shiitake mushroom caps and discard. Process mushroom caps to a fine powder in a food processor; you should have 1 1/2 cups of mushroom powder. Set aside.
  • Tie the peppercorns and bay leaves in a sachet made of loose cheesecloth and set aside.
  • In a large Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add oil and sauté the onion, garlic, tomatoes and long pepper. After the onions have softened and the tomatoes have started to release their juices, reduce heat to medium and stir in the mushroom powder and 1 cup water. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add pork ribs to the pot and stir to combine with aromatics. Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add 9 cups water and the sachet containing the peppercorns and bay leaves.
  • Put tamarind pulp in a fine mesh sieve and submerge sieve in pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the pot has reached a boil, break up the tamarind pulp with a wooden spoon. It should have softened considerably. As you're breaking it up, take care to keep it contained in the sieve.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook ribs for about 60 to 75 minutes, or until the meat is soft and pulls easily off the bone. Meanwhile, keep the pot covered, removing cover only to skim foam off the top, as necessary, and to periodically stir the tamarind pulp in the sieve to help release its tartness. To increase the tartness of the broth even more, force pulp through the sieve with the back of a wooden spoon. Once broth has reached the desired level of tartness, remove the sieve from the pot and discard the tamarind solids. (Depending on the taste of the cook, the tamarind pulp may be removed well before the ribs are tender.) Season broth with salt to taste.
  • Add eggplant and okra; cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add long beans and radishes; cover and simmer for 3 more minutes. Check the seasoning of the broth and adjust, if necessary.
  • Turn off heat and discard the sachet. Ladle into bowls, and serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice. Put fish sauce in a small bowl on the table for people to add to their soup, as desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 504, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 965 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right tamarind. Fresh tamarind is ideal, but you can also use tamarind paste or concentrate. If using paste, dissolve it in warm water before adding it to the soup.
  • Add vegetables in stages. Vegetables that take longer to cook, such as potatoes and carrots, should be added first. Leafy greens and tomatoes, which cook quickly, should be added last.
  • Season to taste. Sinigang should be sour, salty, and slightly sweet. Adjust the seasonings to your liking, adding more tamarind, salt, or sugar as needed.
  • Serve with rice and a side of fish sauce. Sinigang is traditionally served with rice and a side of fish sauce, which can be added to the soup to taste.

Conclusion:

Sinigang is a delicious and versatile Filipino soup that can be made with a variety of ingredients. Follow these tips to make an authentic sinigang that your family and friends will love. Experiment with different vegetables, proteins, and seasonings to create your own unique version of this classic dish.

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