Tamarind Vegetable Soup (Sinigang)
A tangy and flavorful Filipino soup made with tamarind broth and a variety of vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Water spinach (kangkong)
- 1 cup Radishes
- 1 medium Eggplant
- 1 cup Green beans
- 1 cup Taro root
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 medium Tomato
- 3 tablespoons Tamarind concentrate
- 6 cups Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, combine the 6 cups of vegetable broth, the 1 medium onion (chopped), and the 2 medium tomatoes (diced). Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2Add the 1 cup of taro root (peeled and cut into 2.54 cm cubes), the 1 medium eggplant (cut into 2.54 cm cubes), the 1 cup of radishes (trimmed and halved or quartered if large), and the 1 cup of green beans (trimmed and cut into 2.54 cm pieces) to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the taro root and radishes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 3Stir in the 3 tablespoons of tamarind concentrate and the 2 tablespoons of fish sauce until fully combined.
- 4Add the 1 bunch of water spinach (tough stems removed, leaves and tender stems cut into 7.62 cm lengths) to the pot. Cook for another 3-5 minutes, or until the water spinach is just wilted. Do not overcook.
- 5Serve the Tamarind Vegetable Soup hot.
Substitutions
Fish Sauce → Soy Sauce
Allergy Disclaimer — Safe Plated Pte. Ltd.
This content is AI-generated by Safe Plated and is not medical advice. AI can make errors and may miss allergens or cross-contamination risks. Always read physical ingredient labels and verify allergen safety independently before preparing or consuming any food. Consult your allergist for guidance specific to your situation.
Keep a label checklist handy when you cook
Get the free 7-rule checklist for reading packaged-ingredient labels, then one practical allergy-aware tip each week. Confirm by email; no Safe Plated account needed.
One practical tip each week. Unsubscribe anytime. See our privacy policy.
Related Guides
Cooking with a packaged ingredient?
Paste the current ingredient list and see the exact allergen terms the checker recognises. Always verify the package in front of you.
Keep reading this recipe
Open this recipe in the appSign in to continue with this recipe. No meal plan generation needed.
Want a full week of recipes like this?
Get a personalized 7-day meal plan customized for your family's specific allergens. Every recipe is cross-checked by an independent AI.
Build my free 7-day planNo credit card required.