We have been in search of recipes to help us clean out our fridge, freezer, and pantry. We followed this recipe, but adjusted the meat and vegetables: https://www.thekitchn.com/sinigang-recipe-23687279.
Our modifications: first, instead of 1.5 lb bone-in pork, we used 1/2 lb minced pork. Second, for the tomatoes we used 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, each cut into halves. After we poured the 5 cups of water into pot containing the sauteed aromatics (onion, garlic, tomato) and browned minced pork with tamarind powder and fish sauce, we found 20 mins too long to boil; we reduced cooking time to 10 mins before adding the vegetables.
Third, for the vegetables, we used what we had on hand: 1 small Yukon potato, cut into 1/2” thick, bite-sized pieces; 1 cup daikon radish, cut into 1/2” thick, bite-sized pieces; and 1.5 cups green beans, diagonally cut into 2” long pieces. Later, after turning the heat off and just before serving, we added 2 cups of baby spinach, which cooked in the ambient heat.
Finally, we followed the seasonings as directed – 2 Tbsp Mama Sita sinigang powder (which is approx. 1/2 packet) and 2 Tbsp fish sauce. We initially omitted the salt, but later seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp sugar for balance.
We served this soup with jasmine rice. This version of sinigang was very tasty, and we will make it again. (Oct. 2025)
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