Authentic Guava Sinigang

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 14
Authentic Guava Sinigang recipe with pork and vegetables
in Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

250 g fresh tomatoes
100 g white onions
100 g daikon radishes
20 g guava powder or 100 g fresh guava juice
1 g fresh lime leaves
1 kg pork
10 g green chilies
100 g yams or 100 g taro root
150 g bok choy , leaves or 150 g chinese spinach
1 kg water , with pork broth cubes or 1 kg pork broth
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
250
Sugar
8g
Fat
10g
Sinigang is a popular Filipino soup dish that usually has a sour flavor. The sourness is achieved by adding fruits like tamarind, calamansi, or guava. For this recipe, we'll be using guava to give that pleasant tartness to the soup. This recipe is authentic as it is made with pork, which adds richness to the dish. The vegetables used in this Sinigang are diverse, providing a balance of flavors and textures to the soup. This dish is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and filling meal that's easy to prepare.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, bring pork and water to a boil and let it simmer for 45 minutes. Remove any foam on top.
2.Add onions, tomatoes, green chilies, daikon radishes, yams or taro root, lime leaves, and guava powder or fresh guava juice. Let it simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
3.Add bok choy or Chinese spinach and let it cook for another 5 minutes.
4.Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PROS

This Filipino soup dish is packed with vegetables and protein, making it a hearty and nutritious meal.
The sour taste from the guava makes it a refreshing option during hot weather.

CONS

This dish requires some time to prepare due to the boiling and simmering process.
Some may not appreciate the sour taste from the guava.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a great source of vitamins and minerals from the vegetables. The pork adds protein to the dish, which provides energy and helps in building and repairing tissues. The guava in this recipe is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, which boost the immune system, support skin health, and promote hair growth.

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