Description
A traditional Filipino sour soup (sinigang) made with fish and an array of fresh vegetables including daikon, tomatoes, eggplant, okra, and spinach. The dish gets its signature tangy flavor from tamarind-based Sinigang mix and is seasoned with fish sauce and black pepper. The ingredients are added in stages to ensure proper cooking, resulting in a comforting, sour-savory soup with tender fish and perfectly cooked vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fish (cleaned and cut into slices)
- 40g Knorr Sinigang sa Sampaloc Mix
- 2 tomatoes (cut into cubes)
- 1 cup daikon radish (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (cut into wedges)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 10 okra pods
- 2 eggplants (sliced)
- 2 long green peppers
- 2 quarts water
- Fish sauce and ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your fish slices with salt and let them rest 15 minutes.
- Get your pot nice and hot, then bring water to a boil. Add your tomatoes, onion, and radish that will simmer 5 minutes.
- The Sinigang sa Sampaloc Mix goes in next – give everything a good stir.
- Your fish needs to go into the pot gently. Once it boils, lower the heat to medium-low and cook 7 minutes.
- Time for the eggplant and long green peppers to join in. They need 3 minutes to cook.
- The okra goes next – let it cook 3-5 minutes.
- Now’s the time to make it perfect – add ground black pepper and fish sauce until it matches your taste.
- The fresh spinach is your final touch. Let it cook just 1-2 minutes until it wilts.
Your sinigang na isda is ready to make everyone happy! Ladle this steaming goodness into bowls, making sure each serving has plenty of fish, vegetables, and that amazing broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Asian
- Cuisine: Asian