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Sinigang na Hipon
A variation of the Filipino sour soup dish with shrimp as the main protein
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Filipino
Ingredients
6
cups
water
1
lb
shrimps
3
plum tomatoes
2
onions
1
white radish
1
eggplant
optional
10-15
pieces
snake beans
optional
2
mild green chile peppers
6
pieces
okra
1 1/2
cups
freshly squeezed tamarind juice
2
tbs
fish sauce
or salt if you prefer
10
oz
fresh spinach
or 1–2 bunches of kangkong
Instructions
In a large pan, bring the water to a simmer (or until you see some bubbling).
Quarter the tomatoes
Chop the onions
Slice the white radish
Add the tomatoes, onions and sliced radishes and cook until they are mostly cooked or until most are tender
Add the other vegetables and tamarind juice and continue to cook for another 3 minutes.
Add the shrimp and season with salt or fish sauce, taste until it reaches your preference
Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until shrimps are cooked and veggies are all tender.
Turn off the heat and add in the kangkong or spinach into the mix and stir it in
Let the remaining heat cook the last vegetables by covering it for a few minutes.
Once the kangkong or spinach wilt, it is ready to serve