Sinigang na Hipon is a Filipino seafood soup made of whole shrimps and vegetables simmered in sour-based broth. It's light, refreshing, and so easy to make.
long green beansends trimmed, cut into 2 inches length
water spinachleaves and tender stalks
sweet potato leavesleaves and tender stalks
egpplantslice diagonally
Instructions
Prepare the shrimp by cutting the antennae with scissors. Set aside. Prepare (peel, cut/slice) the rest of the vegetables and aromatics.
Pour 1 liter of water in a pot. Add ginger, onion, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Add and green chili radish. Cook until radish is fork-tender. Add your choice of vegetables, except for the green leaves. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with fish sauce.
Add shrimp and sinigang tamarind mix. Let it boil for 2 to 3 minutes until it turns pink. Taste, season with salt if needed. Add your choice of greens. Boil for another minute.
Notes
Don't overcook the shrimp. Cook until its no longer pink then remove from heat.
Use fresh shrimp. Sinigang that is made of fresh shrimp makes the best flavorful broth that is nearly sweet and not fishy.
Sinigang Tamarind mix can be found in many Asian and Filipino stores.