Low Fat Sinigang na Baboy

Savor the comforting tanginess of **Low Fat Sinigang na Baboy**, a healthier twist on the classic Filipino sour soup. This recipe features tender cubes of lean pork shoulder simmered to perfection alongside vibrant vegetables like taro, radish, green beans, and eggplant, all steeped in the signature tamarind-flavored broth. Packed with nutritious kangkong leaves and a hint of spice from a whole green chili, this dish delivers bold, authentic flavors with minimal fat. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome, low-fat sinigang is perfect for family dinners or chilly days, offering all the warmth and zest you love about traditional Filipino comfort food. Serve it hot and pair it with steamed rice for a truly satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean pork shoulder, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 medium tomato, quartered
• 2 pieces taro root (gabi), peeled and quartered
• 1 small radish (labanos), sliced into thin rounds
• 200 grams green beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
• 1.5 liters water
• 40 grams tamarind soup base (sinigang mix)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (patis)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups kangkong (water spinach) leaves
• 1 piece green chili pepper (siling pangsigang), whole

Directions

Step 1

Place the lean pork cubes in a large pot. Add water and bring to a boil, removing any scum that rises to the surface.

Step 2

Once boiling, lower the heat to a simmer and add the onions, tomatoes, and taro root. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the tamarind soup base, fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for another 15 minutes or until the pork is tender.

Step 4

Add the radish, green beans, and eggplant to the pot. Continue to simmer for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are just tender.

Step 5

Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce or salt if necessary.

Step 6

Add the kangkong leaves and green chili pepper, and let cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the leaves are wilted.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and allow the soup to sit for a minute before serving.

Step 8

Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3378.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1526.0

Total Fat 51.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 8889.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 124.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.7g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 130.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.3mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 5223.0mg	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: 31.4%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 33.4%