Pork Sinigang (Sour Tamarind Soup)

Ingredients

• •1.5 lb pork back ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• •1 packet (40g) tamarind soup base mix (e.g. Knorr Sinigang mix)
• •8 cups water
• •1 medium yellow onion, quartered
• •2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• •2 tbsp fish sauce
• •3 cups baby bok choy or spinach
• •1 cup long green beans (or regular green beans), cut in 2-inch pieces
• •1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• •4 cups cooked steamed white rice, for serving

Directions

1. 1Place pork ribs, onion, and tomatoes in a large pot; cover with 8 cups water and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. 2Skim off any grey foam that rises to the surface during the first 5 minutes.
3. 3Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until pork is tender.
4. 4Stir in the tamarind soup mix and fish sauce; taste and adjust saltiness.
5. 5Add green beans and zucchini and cook 5 minutes until just tender.
6. 6Add bok choy or spinach, stir, and cook 2 more minutes until wilted.
7. 7Ladle into deep bowls and serve with steamed rice on the side for dipping.

💡 Knorr Sinigang sa Sampaloc mix is sold at most Asian grocery stores and some larger Walmart or T&T locations in Canada; if unavailable, dissolve 3 tbsp of tamarind paste (found in the international aisle) in 1/2 cup warm water and add to the broth. Fish sauce can be swapped with extra soy sauce.

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