Mushroom and Tofu Vegetarian Sinigang

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A hearty and sour vegetarian soup featuring shiitake mushrooms and firm tofu in a tamarind broth, packed with vegetables for a satisfying meal. This Filipino recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs Shiitake mushrooms, Firm tofu, Tamarind paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

150g, stemmed and sliced Shiitake mushrooms
300g, cut into 1-inch cubes Firm tofu
3 tbsp Tamarind paste
1.5 liters Water
2 medium, diced Tomatoes
150g, cut into 1-inch cubes Eggplant
100g, cut into 1-inch pieces Green beans
1 medium, sliced Onion
3 cloves, minced Garlic
1 tsp Fish sauce
to taste Salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 3 tbsp tamarind paste with 2 tbsp water to create a smooth paste.
Step 2: In a large pot, combine 150g sliced shiitake mushrooms, 300g cubed tofu, 150g cubed eggplant, 100g green beans, 1 sliced medium onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Add 1.5 liters water and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3: Simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Stir in the tamarind paste mixture and 2 diced medium tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes more.
Step 5: Add 1 tsp fish sauce and season with salt to taste. Simmer for 5 minutes to let flavors meld.