British Girl Cooking Filipino Sinigang with OFW in Manila!

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

tamarind

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lime juice provides a similar sourness at a lower cost.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers umami flavors with less sodium.

water spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale is nutrient-rich and spinach is more widely available.

Prepare the ingredients: chop onions, tomatoes, okra, water spinach, long beans, and green chilies.

Cube the pork belly and set aside.

In a large pot, add the cubed pork belly and cover with water.

Add the pork broth cubes and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add the chopped onions and tomatoes to the pot.

Add the taro root and let it cook until soft.

Stir in the sinigang mix and oyster sauce, adjusting to taste.

Add the okra, water spinach, and long beans to the pot, cooking until tender.

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot with rice.

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