Sinigang is a Filipino staple food, a soupy dish with basically savory and sour flavor. It has many variations depending on the meat, vegetable, and souring agent used. You can try making a combination of sour yet sweet flavor from the watermelon.
Serves 6 to 7.
INGREDIENTS:
Set A:
- 1 kilogram beef ribs, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 pieces red onions, quartered
- 4 pieces native tomatoes, quartered
- 2 liters water
- 4 cups watermelon, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks
Set B:
- 2 pieces gabi, peeled, cut into cubes
- 1 small radish
- 2 pieces finger chilies
- 1 bundle sitaw (long beans), cut into 2 ½ -inch lengths
- 1 bundle kangkong (spinach), cut into 2 1⁄2-inch lengths
- 1 pack tamarind or sinigang powder
- Fish sauce, to taste
Chef Tatung’s Tip:
- You can include the white part of the watermelon.
