Sinigang na Baboy with Tamarind and Okra

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A vibrant sour soup featuring pork belly, tamarind, and crisp okra, embodying the essence of Filipino comfort food. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs pork belly, tamarind paste, okra for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 1 pound pork belly into 1-inch cubes. In a pot, combine 6 cups water, 3 tbsp tamarind paste, and 2 medium sliced tomatoes. Bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Step 2: Add pork belly and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until pork is tender.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup sliced okra and cook for 10 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped green onions, adjust salt to taste, and serve immediately with rice.

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