Sinigang Na Baboy - Filipino Sour Pork Tamarind Stew | Cooking with Kurt

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken

Pork loin is leaner, while chicken is more affordable.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lime and lemon juice provide acidity without the cost of tamarind.

water spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients, while spinach is more widely available.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a budget-friendly alternative.

Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add smashed garlic and diced onion, sauté until fragrant.

Add pork belly and pork shoulder, cooking until browned.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then simmer until pork is tender.

Stir in tamarind paste and mix well.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Incorporate sliced daikon radish, taro, and snake beans, simmering for another 10 minutes.

Season with fish sauce, salt, and ground black pepper to taste.

Add long green chili and okra, cooking until tender.

Finally, mix in kangkong leaves and cook until wilted.

Cooking Techniques

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