Garlic-Infused Sinigang with Tamarind Broth and Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A sour and savory Filipino soup featuring tender pork simmered in a tangy tamarind broth enriched with fresh garlic and vegetables. This Filipino-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 90 minutes, pairs pork ribs, water, tamarind paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cut into chunks pork ribs
• 8 cups water
• 3 tbsp tamarind paste
• 6, smashed garlic cloves
• 1 large, quartered onion
• 2 medium, quartered tomatoes
• 1 cup sliced radish
• 1 cup, trimmed string beans
• 1 medium, sliced eggplant
• 2 cups water spinach (kangkong)
• 3 tbsp fish sauce
• to taste salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 2 pounds pork ribs with 8 cups water, 6 smashed garlic cloves, 1 large quartered onion, and 2 quartered medium tomatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until pork is tender.
2. Step 2: Stir in 3 tablespoons tamarind paste and 3 tablespoons fish sauce. Add 1 cup sliced radish, 1 cup trimmed string beans, and 1 medium sliced eggplant. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups water spinach leaves and cook for 2 more minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately with steamed rice.