Difficulty Level: Easy

Cooking Time: 30 mins

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped
• 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 pound bone-in pork chops
• 4 cups water, more if needed
• 1 (1.41 ounce) package tamarind soup base (such as Knorr®)
• ½ pound fresh green beans, trimmed4

To Cook

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. 
2. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. 
3. Season with salt. Stir in the ginger, tomatoes, and pork chops. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. 
4. Turn the pork occasionally, until browned. Pour in the water and tamarind soup base. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. 
5. Continue simmering until the pork is tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes. 
6. Stir in green beans and cook until tender.

All about Sinigang

What is Sinigang?

If Thailand has Tom Yum, Philippines has Sinigang. A perfect rainy day food, Sinigang is every Filipino’s comfort food. A tamarind based meal, this soup, which is the hero of the meal, is infused with the perfect balance of salty and sour. The flavors are enhanced by the sidekick, usually pork or shrimp. Vegetables, such as eggplant, morning glory, and radish, are added for some crunch. Best eaten with steamed rice, Sinigang is definitely a staple Filipino household meal that’s not to be missed.

Origins of Sinigang?

Sinigang, a sour tasting soup originating from the Philippines, is usually served as a main dish with rice. Many people make this dish for special occasions such as a birthday or a baptism, but its not for any special purpose, just a common dish of the Filipino culture.