Sinigang na Hipon sa Sampalok

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Mervin Panelo (@chefrhada)
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A traditional Filipino sour shrimp soup made with tamarind, vegetables, and spices.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
50min
Sinigang na Hipon sa Sampalok recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 1/4kg
    Shrimp
  • 1piece
    Onion (medium)
  • 2piece
    Tomatoes (medium)
  • 1/4kg
    Sampalok (tamarind)
  • 2cups
    Rice water
  • 2cups
    Water
  • Kangkong leaves
  • Onion powder
  • Black pepper
  • Salt
  • Fish sauce (patis)

How to make Sinigang na Hipon sa Sampalok

  1. Pour the rice water into a casserole, then add the onion, tomatoes, and tamarind soup base. Add the water. Cover and let it simmer.

  2. Once it starts boiling, squeeze the tomatoes, then add the shrimp. Let it boil again.

  3. Add the MSG, salt, black pepper, onion powder, fish sauce, and kangkong leaves. Let it boil.

  4. Ready to serve.

How to make tamarind soup base

  1. Put the sampalok (tamarind) in a casserole, pour 1 to 2 cups of water, then let it boil.

  2. Once it's soft, squeeze the tamarind to extract the juice.

  3. Pour the soup base into the sinigang.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the amount of fish sauce and salt according to your taste.

  2. You can add other vegetables like radish or eggplant for more variety.

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A passionate home cook with a love for exploring new flavors and techniques, I find joy in creating delicious meals and sharing them with family,...