Tamarind-Broth Pork Sinigang with Green Beans
A tangy, savory soup featuring pork belly simmered in a vibrant tamarind broth with fresh green beans and radish, offering a refreshing balance of sour and umami. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 55 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.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork belly
- 3 tbsp tamarind paste
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 medium radish
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup onion
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Trim excess fat from pork belly and cut into 1-inch cubes. Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a pot over medium heat, add pork belly, and sear for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 cup chopped onion, sautéing for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 3 tbsp tamarind paste and 4 cups water, then bring to a boil.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup green beans, 1 medium radish (sliced), and 3 kaffir lime leaves. Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until pork is tender. Stir in 2 tbsp fish sauce, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Discard kaffir lime leaves before serving.
