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Sinigang Na Hipon Recipe Pinoy Food Guide
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Sinigang Na Hipon (Shrimp Sinigang) Recipe

Filipino sour soup dish using shrimp as meat ingredient
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Sinigang
Servings: 4
Calories: 197kcal

Equipment

  • Cooking Pot

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1.1 lbs) shrimp (hipon)
  • 15 pcs tamarind pods (sampalok)
  • 1 pc medium-sized onion, chopped
  • 1 pc radish (labanos), cut into thin pieces
  • 2 pcs tomato, cut into quarters
  • 1 bunch kangkong
  • 4 pcs okra
  • 3 pcs green chili pepper
  • 3 tbsp fish sauce
  • 5 cups rice water
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Fill a cooking pot with water, Add-in the tamarind pods and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender and skin begin to burst.
  • Transfer to another plate and mash the tamarind with a fork or any other hard object.
  • Pour in the tamarind liquid in another bowl while using a strainer. Repeat this process until all of the juice of the tamarind is extracted. Set aside.
  • In a cooking pot, pour in the rice water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions, tomatoes, and radish. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add in the shrimp. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pink.
  • Add in the tamarind juice and simmer for another 2 minutes.
  • Add in the okra and green chili pepper. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes.
  • Add in the kangkong stalks and then season with fish sauce, salt and pepper. Turn off the heat.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl or serving tray. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Sinigang Na Hipon (Shrimp Sinigang) Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 Calories from Fat 21
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
Cholesterol 263mg88%
Sodium 1369mg60%
Potassium 502mg14%
Carbohydrates 12.6g4%
Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugar 7.2g8%
Protein 30.6g61%
Calcium 155mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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