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Sinigang na Sugpo sa Sampalok (Tamarind Shrimp Sour Soup)
Large prawns in a tamarind-soured broth with classic sinigang vegetables.
- Prep time
- 15m
- Cook time
- 30m
- Yield
- 4
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Ingredients
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Method
- In a pot, combine the water, tomatoes and onion.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5–10 minutes.
- Add the radish, okra and sitaw and cook until almost tender.
- Stir in the sinigang mix or tamarind pulp and season the broth with fish sauce to taste.
- Add the prawns and green chilies and simmer gently for only 3–5 minutes, until the prawns are just cooked and pink.
- Add the kangkong or mustard leaves and cook for 1–2 minutes more, then turn off the heat.
- Serve hot with steamed rice and extra fish sauce or chilies on the side.