Dishes
Sinigang
A sour Filipino soup made with meat or seafood and vegetables
Sinigang is a popular Filipino sour soup that can be made with various meats or seafood. The sourness comes from tamarind or calamansi, and it typically includes a variety of vegetables.
Common Variations
- Sinigang na baboy: Pork sinigang
- Sinigang na bangus: Milkfish sinigang
- Sinigang na hipon: Shrimp sinigang
- Sinigang na isda: Fish sinigang
Common Ingredients
- Main protein (pork, fish, shrimp, etc.)
- Tamarind or calamansi for sourness
- Eggplant
- Radish
- Green beans
- Tomatoes
- Onions
- Fish sauce
Serving Suggestions
- Served with steamed rice
- Best enjoyed hot
- Often paired with green mangoes
Cooking Tips
- Use a mix of vegetables for best flavor
- Adjust sourness to taste
- Cook vegetables until just tender
- Add fish sauce last to preserve its flavor
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