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Vegetarian Sinigang with Tamarind Broth and Tofu

A comforting and sour Filipino soup, Sinigang, made vegetarian with tofu and a variety of vegetables in a tangy tamarind broth.

70m4 servings
Contains wheatContains soyContains fish
320 cal|20g protein|30g carbs|14g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 block Firm Tofu
  • 1 bunch Water Spinach (Kangkong)
  • 6 small Radishes
  • 1 cup Okra
  • 0.5 cup Long Beans
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 tbsp Tamarind Paste
  • 6 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Press the firm tofu to remove excess water, then cut into cubes.
  2. 2Sauté onion and tomatoes in a pot until softened.
  3. 3Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  4. 4Stir in tamarind paste, soy sauce, fish sauce (or vegan substitute), sugar, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Add the tofu, radishes, okra, and long beans to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. 6Add the water spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. 7Serve hot with steamed rice.

Substitutions

Fish Sauce → Vegan Fish Sauce or Omit

Vegetarian

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