Tamarind-Infused Pork Sinigang with Dungeness Crab

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

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A vibrant sour soup featuring tender pork shoulder, plump Dungeness crab, and a tangy tamarind broth, enhanced with fresh green beans and tomatoes. This Filipino recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, Dungeness crab, tamarind paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 45 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder
8 oz, picked meat Dungeness crab
2 tbsp tamarind paste
2 medium, diced tomatoes
1 cup, trimmed green beans
4 cups water
1 tbsp fish sauce
3 cloves, minced garlic
4 kaffir lime leaves

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, combine 1 lb cubed pork shoulder, 4 cups water, 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 4 kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 2: Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until pork is tender. Add 1 cup diced green beans and 2 diced tomatoes, then simmer for 10 more minutes.
Step 3: Stir in 8 oz picked Dungeness crab meat and 1 tbsp fish sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes until crab is heated through and tomatoes are softened.
Step 4: Remove kaffir lime leaves and discard. Taste and adjust with additional fish sauce if needed. Serve hot in bowls.