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A bowl of thick and hearty Sinigang, a traditional Filipino sour soup with vegetables.

Thick Sinigang

A comforting Filipino soup made with tender pork and a tangy tamarind flavor, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kg pork (belly or ribs)
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 whole onion, quartered
  • 1 piece radish, sliced
  • 1 piece eggplant, sliced
  • 2 pieces long green chili peppers
  • 100 g kangkong (water spinach)
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Sawsawan
  • 1 cup fish sauce
  • 1 whole lemon (juiced)
  • Chopped chili

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a pot, combine pork, water, tomatoes, and onion. Bring to a boil and then simmer until the pork is tender.
  2. Add the radish, eggplant, and green chili peppers. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the tamarind paste and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Finally, add the kangkong and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Serve hot with fish sauce mixed with lemon juice and chopped chili as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the sourness by adding more or less tamarind paste according to your taste. Experiment with different vegetables like string beans or bok choy for added variety. To store Thick Sinigang, place it in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It can last for about 3 to 4 days. When reheating, add a little water if it becomes too thick.