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Sinigang na isda, fish sinigang

Chunks of white fish in a sour tamarind broth with greens. Light, bright and full of flavour.

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  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £2.58 a head

Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.

4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Put the water, onion and tomatoes in a pot. Bring to the boil and simmer for 8 minutes.

    8 min
  2. 2

    Stir in the tamarind paste and mooli. Simmer for 8 minutes.

    8 min
  3. 3

    Add the beans, chillies and fish sauce. Cook for 3 minutes.

    3 min
  4. 4

    Lay the cod in the broth and simmer very gently for 5 minutes, until it flakes. Do not stir hard or it will break up.

    5 min
  5. 5

    Add the pak choi and cook for 1 minute. Serve in deep bowls.

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