Description
Beef Sinigang is a traditional Filipino sour soup made with beef and a variety of vegetables, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef short ribs or brisket, cut into chunks
- 8 cups water
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 2 medium tomatoes, quartered
- 1 radish (daikon), sliced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup eggplant, sliced
- 2–3 green chili peppers (Thai or serrano)
- 1 cup tamarind paste or 1 packet of sinigang mix
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the beef and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
- Add the quartered onion and tomatoes to the pot. Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Once the beef is tender, add the radish, green beans, and eggplant. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the tamarind paste or sinigang mix and fish sauce. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the green chili peppers and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more green chili peppers or a dash of chili flakes.
- You can substitute the beef with pork or shrimp for different flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg