Pork Ribs and Tomato Sinigang with Okra

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Hearty pork ribs simmered in a vibrant tomato-tamarind broth with tender okra, balanced with garlic and onions for a classic Filipino comfort soup. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Pork ribs, Tamarind pulp, Water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 325 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: 40 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 325 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Prepare tamarind: Place 1/4 cup tamarind pulp in a bowl, cover with 1/2 cup warm water, and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to extract juice; discard seeds.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine 1 lb pork ribs, 4 cups water, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 thinly sliced yellow onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes until pork is tender.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 sliced tomatoes and 1 cup sliced okra, continuing to simmer for 10 minutes until okra is tender but not mushy.
  4. Step 4: Stir in strained tamarind juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp sugar. Simmer for 5 more minutes until flavors are balanced and broth is slightly thickened.

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