Tamarind-Based Pork Sinigang with Okra and Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

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A bright, sour soup featuring tender pork belly simmered in tamarind broth with okra and tomatoes for a comforting, flavorful bowl. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 57 minutes, pairs pork belly, tamarind paste, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 37 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (450g), cut into 1-inch cubes pork belly
3 tbsp tamarind paste
4 cups (950ml) water
2 medium (200g), chopped tomatoes
1 cup (100g), sliced okra
1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
4, minced garlic cloves
1 medium (100g), chopped onion
2 tbsp fish sauce
to taste salt

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 lb pork belly cubes, 4 cups water, 3 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 chopped onion. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Step 2: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Add 200g chopped tomatoes and 1 cup sliced okra, then continue simmering uncovered for 15 minutes until pork is tender and okra is cooked but still slightly firm.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce and season with salt to taste. Simmer for 2 more minutes, then remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.