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Shrimp Sinigang (Sinigang na Hipon)

Name: Shrimp Sinigang (Sinigang na Hipon)
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 500 g Whole shrimp, head-on; 2 packets Tamarind soup base (sinigang mix); 2 medium Tomatoes; 1 medium Onion; 4 whole Long green chili peppers; 100 g String beans; 100 g Water spinach (kangkong); 2 tbsp Fish sauce

The Filipino comfort-soup classic made with sweet whole shrimp instead of pork. Tangy tamarind broth, long green chilies, and tender veggies come together fast for a light, sour-savory bowl.

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30 min4 servings

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Values are per serving

176Cal

27 g

Protein

13 g

Carbs

2 g

Fat

Ingredients

Whole shrimp, head-on
500 g
480 Cal
Tamarind soup base (sinigang mix)
2 packets
40 Cal
Tomatoes
2 medium
44 Cal
Onion
1 medium
44 Cal
Long green chili peppers
4 whole
20 Cal
String beans
100 g
35 Cal
Water spinach (kangkong)
100 g
20 Cal
Fish sauce
2 tbsp
20 Cal

Instructions

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil with the onion and tomatoes. Simmer 5 minutes until softened, pressing the tomatoes to release their juices.
2
Stir in the tamarind soup base until fully dissolved.
3
Add the string beans and green chilies; simmer 3-4 minutes until just tender.
4
Add the shrimp and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Stir in the water spinach and fish sauce, simmer 1 minute, and serve hot with steamed rice.

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