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soul warming filipino sinigang recipe

Filipino Sinigang

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This tangy Filipino soup balances sour and savory flavors with tender meat and wilted greens. The magical combination of tomatoes, onions, and sinigang mix creates a complex, soul-warming broth that's perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need comfort in a bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon patis (fish sauce) plus extra for serving
  • 1 packet sinigang soup mix 1.4 oz
  • 2 pounds meat pork, beef, or seafood
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 Roma tomatoes or one large tomato
  • 2 garlic cloves mashed
  • 5 small bok choy or 2 cups baby spinach
  • Steamed rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mashed garlic and onion, cooking until lightly browned and fragrant.
  2. Add tomatoes and cook until slightly softened. Stir in fish sauce (patis).
  3. Add your chosen meat and lightly brown it in the pot. If using seafood instead, skip this step and add it later.
  4. Pour in water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer meat for about 40 minutes until tender. (For seafood, add it now and cook for only 20 minutes instead.)
  5. Add the sinigang soup mix, stirring to dissolve completely.
  6. Add bok choy or baby spinach and simmer just until wilted, about 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice on the side and additional fish sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal

Notes

For the best flavor, choose meat with some fat content like pork belly or ribs. The fat enriches the broth and creates a more luxurious mouthfeel. If using seafood, add it only in the last 20 minutes to prevent overcooking.
Sinigang keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor actually improves overnight as the ingredients continue to meld. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding fresh greens just before serving if the original ones have become too soft.

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