Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang) recipe

Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang)

by @mrsrosen19
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
1hr 0min
Total Time
1hr 20min

A traditional Filipino sour soup made with pork and various vegetables, flavored with tamarind.

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1kg
    pork belly (or pork ribs)
  • 1piece
    medium onion
  • 2piece
    medium tomatoes
  • 1piece
    radish
  • 1piece
    eggplant
  • 1bundle
    sitaw (string beans)
  • 1bundle
    kangkong (water spinach)
  • 2piece
    gabi (taro)
  • 1cup
    fresh tamarind pulp
  • 3piece
    green chili peppers (siling haba)
  • 8cup
    water
  • Fish sauce (patis) or salt, to taste

How to make Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang)

Prepare the Pork

  1. In a large pot, place the pork belly or ribs and cover with water. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat to a simmer. Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.

Add Vegetables and Seasoning

  1. Add the onions and tomatoes to the pot. Let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the pork is tender.

Add the Taro (if using)

  1. If using gabi (taro), add it to the pot and cook until it is tender, which will take about 10-15 minutes.

Add the Tamarind Mix or Pulp

  1. If using fresh tamarind, boil the tamarind in a small amount of water until soft. Mash the tamarind to extract the juice, then strain and add the juice to the pot. If using a sinigang mix, simply stir it into the soup.

Add More Vegetables

  1. Add the radish, eggplant, and string beans. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but not overcooked.

Final Touches

  1. Add the kangkong leaves and green chili peppers. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes. Season with fish sauce or salt to taste.

Serve

  1. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the sourness by adding more or less tamarind or sinigang mix according to your taste.

  2. You can also add other vegetables like okra, spinach, or green beans if desired.

  3. For a more robust flavor, some people sauté the onions and tomatoes first before adding them to the pot.