Heart-Healthy Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang)

Savor the comforting tang of **Heart-Healthy Sinigang na Baboy (Pork Sinigang)**, a reimagined version of the classic Filipino sour soup featuring lean pork tenderloin and nutrient-packed vegetables like water spinach, eggplant, and okra. Crafted with a flavorful tamarind broth and seasoned with low-sodium fish sauce, this guilt-free dish prioritizes heart health without compromising taste. Ready in just an hour, it's a balanced meal that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep, bursting with vitamins and protein. Serve it steaming hot to enjoy the perfect harmony of tender pork, crisp vegetables, and zesty tamarind goodness—a nourishing treat for mind, body, and soul!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean pork tenderloin
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium onion
• 3 tablespoons tamarind paste
• 1 medium radish
• 1 medium eggplant
• 100 grams water spinach (kangkong)
• 100 grams string beans
• 100 grams ladies' fingers (okra)
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium fish sauce
• 1.5 liters water
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Cut the lean pork tenderloin into bite-sized cubes, about 1-inch each.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes and onion into small pieces.

Step 3

Peel and slice the radish into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Cut the eggplant into 2-inch slices and the string beans into 2-inch pieces.

Step 4

Rinse and set aside the water spinach and ladies' fingers (okra).

Step 5

In a large pot, pour in 1.5 liters of water and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Add the pork cubes to the boiling water. Simmer for 15 minutes, skimming off any impurities that rise to the top.

Step 7

Add the diced tomatoes and onion to the pot, and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.

Step 8

Stir in the tamarind paste and low-sodium fish sauce. Let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Step 9

Add the radish, eggplant, string beans, and ladies' fingers. Continue to cook for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender yet still crisp.

Step 10

Gently stir in the water spinach and season the soup with black pepper and salt to taste.

Step 11

Simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.

Step 12

Remove from heat and serve hot, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3379.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1199.7

Total Fat 20.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 310mg	0%
Sodium 3210.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.5g	0%
Total Sugars 66.7g
Protein 150.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 470.5mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 5409.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 15.2%

Protein: 49.5%

Carbs: 35.3%