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Monday, January 17, 2011

Sinigang na Hipon


Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour flavor most often associated with tamarind (sampalok).

Try this comforting Sinigang na Hipon recipe from Panlasang Pinoy.


Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb shrimp (with head)
1 bunch water spinach (kangkong), cut in 3 inch length
1 cup string beans (sitaw), cut in 2 inch length
2 pieces medium-sized tomatoes, quartered
1 large white onion, quartered
8 cups water
1 pack sinigang mix (tamarind soup base mix), about 1.4 ounce
2 pieces banana pepper (or long green pepper)
3 tbsp fish sauce (patis)

Cooking procedure:
1. Pour the water in a large cooking pot and bring to a boil
2. Add onions and tomatoes and cook until texture becomes soft
3. Put-in the sinigang mix and simmer for 2 minutes
4. Add the banana pepper and string beans and simmer for 3 minutes
5. Add the shrimps and fish sauce then simmer for 5 minutes
6. Add the water spinach, turn the heat off, and cover the pot. Let stand for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot. Share and Enjoy!

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