Pork sinigang, Filipino sour tamarind soup
A tangy tamarind broth with tender pork ribs and plenty of vegetables. Sour, savoury and very comforting.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.81 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the pork, water and onion in a large pot. Bring to the boil and skim off the grey scum.
- 2
Add the tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 50 minutes until the pork is tender.
50 min - 3
Stir in the tamarind paste, mooli and aubergine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
10 min - 4
Add the green beans, chillies and fish sauce. Cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 5
Cook the rice following the packet instructions.
- 6
Stir in the spinach until just wilted. Taste and add more tamarind or fish sauce if you like. Serve in bowls with rice.
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