Easy Pork Sinigang Recipe | Classic Filipino Sour Soup

Easy Pork Sinigang Recipe (Filipino Sour Soup)

Pork Sinigang is a classic Filipino comfort food known for its sour and savory broth. It is commonly enjoyed during rainy days and is packed with vegetables and rich pork flavor. This easy recipe is perfect for home cooking.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 kilo pork belly or pork ribs, cut into pieces
• 1 liter water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
• 1 pack sinigang mix (tamarind flavor)
• 1 cup radish (labanos), sliced
• 1 cup eggplant, sliced
• 1 cup kangkong or spinach
• 2–3 pcs green chili (optional)
• Fish sauce (patis), to taste

🍲 Cooking Instructions

1. In a pot, boil pork in water until tender. Skim off impurities.
2. Add onion and tomatoes, then simmer for 5–10 minutes.
3. Add radish and cook until slightly tender.
4. Stir in the sinigang mix and mix well.
5. Add eggplant and green chili, then simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Season with fish sauce according to taste.
7. Add kangkong or spinach last and turn off the heat.

💡 Cooking Tips

• You can use fresh tamarind instead of sinigang mix.
• Adjust sourness by adding more or less tamarind.
• Serve hot with steamed rice and fish sauce on the side.

🍽️ Final Thoughts

This Easy Pork Sinigang recipe delivers a comforting and refreshing taste that Filipinos love. Simple to prepare and perfect for sharing with family.