| Sinigang is a famous recipe especially in the Tagalog | | | | - ΒΌ kilo sampalok (tamarind) |
| area. It can be prepared using shrimp, beef, chicken, | | | | - 3 pieces long green chilli |
| pork or fish. For this recipe, we are going to use shrimp | | | | - 3 tomatoes (sliced into quarters) |
| because it is my personal favorite. The characteristic | | | | - 1 onion (diced) |
| taste of sinigang is sour and the flavor is such | | | | - water |
| because of the tamarind. Traditionally, you have to boil | | | | - salt or patis (to taste) |
| the tamarind in water so as to achieve the sour flavor. | | | | Cooking procedure: |
| But with the fast-paced life of Filipino households | | | | - To soften the tamarind, place in a small casserole or |
| today, there are several brands of instant tamarind | | | | pan together with water and bring to a boil. Mash and |
| mixes that will make cooking easier and faster. The | | | | have all the juices extracted. |
| demand of these sinigang mixes have soared in the | | | | - Place the radish, tomatoes, onions, tamarind juice and |
| last few years because this dish is undeniably delicious | | | | water in a casserole. Place under medium heat and |
| and satisfying that most families could never do away | | | | bring to a boil. |
| with it even for just a week. For this recipe though, we | | | | - Adjust the fire to low and add the shrimps, green |
| are going to use the traditional method. | | | | long chili, string beans, and kangkong. Let it simmer for |
| Ingredients: | | | | about 5 minutes. |
| - 1 kilo shrimp | | | | - Use salt or patis for seasoning. |
| - 2 pieces radish (regular size, sliced) | | | | - You can place the cooked sinigang nga hipon in a |
| - 1 bundle Kangkong (cut into 2" long) | | | | palayok (pot) and serve hot. |
| - 1 bundle sitaw (string beans) | | | | |