Sinigang Instant Pot (Filipino Food)

beef shank

🥗Healthier: lean beef cuts

💰Cheaper: pork

Pork is more affordable and still provides a rich flavor.

tamarind paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tamarind

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lime juice is easier to find and adds a tangy flavor.

water spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: spinach

Spinach is more accessible and nutritious.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce provides umami without fish allergens.

Boil 0.5 pounds of tamarinds with 1.5 cups of water for 10-15 minutes.

Smash the tamarinds to release juices and strain into a bowl.

In the Instant Pot, add 2.5 to 3 pounds of beef short ribs, 1 chopped onion, 1 sliced tomato, 2.25 teaspoons of salt, the tamarind juice, and 2.5 cups of water.

Secure the lid and set the steam release to sealing.

Press the meat stew setting and set to high pressure for 30 minutes.

Quick release the pressure when done and open the lid.

Add 4-5 peeled and washed taro root and set the Instant Pot to sauté mode for 25 minutes.

Check the broth for salt and skim excess fat if desired.

After 25 minutes, add 2.5 cups of Chinese long beans and 2 jalapenos, submerging them in the broth.

Simmer for another 5 minutes and stir everything together.

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