Shrimp Sinigang
A tangy Filipino shrimp stew built on tamarind paste and punchy aromatics, done in one pot in under 30 minutes. Serve over rice for a complete weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 142
- Protein
- 22g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 8 oz radish (or daikon), cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 oz leafy greens (bok choy or spinach)
- 1 medium onion, quartered
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 cups water or seafood broth
Instructions
- 1
Bring water and tamarind paste to a boil in a large pot, stirring until paste dissolves, ~2 minutes.
- 2
Add radish and onion. Simmer until radish is fork-tender, ~8 minutes.
- 3
Stir in fish sauce and shrimp. Cook until shrimp turn pink and opaque, ~3 minutes.
- 4
Add greens and simmer until wilted, 30-60 seconds.
- 5
Taste and adjust salt with more fish sauce if needed. Serve in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (3-quart or larger)
- spoon or ladle
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