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Pork sinigang · tamarind & vegetable soup
Tender pork and generous vegetables in a bright, sour tamarind broth. A comforting Filipino soup with enough freshness to make every spoonful lively.
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A NOTE FROM THE KITCHEN
Add sourness a little at a time.
This version uses boneless pork shoulder and unsweetened tamarind paste. Concentrations vary considerably: begin with half the listed paste, taste the hot broth, and build up to a pleasantly sour balance. Do not use sweet tamarind sauce or chutney. Serve rice separately if you like.
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BEHIND THE DISH · Philippines
Pork sinigang · tamarind & vegetable soupBeyond the plate.
A sour broth gives vegetables and tender pork a bright, shared center.
ORIGINS & EVOLUTION
A family of sour soups.
Sinigang includes many versions, with different proteins and souring ingredients. Tamarind is a familiar choice, but Filipino cooks also use fruits such as guava, green mango, and kamias.
CULTURAL CONTEXT
Built around balance.
The sourness is part of the pleasure rather than a small background accent. Vegetables make the bowl generous, and separately served rice offers a mellow companion.
AT THE TABLE
Our tamarind-paste version.
Boneless shoulder makes this pot straightforward to portion. Commercial tamarind pastes differ, so we add the souring ingredient gradually and let taste guide the final amount.
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