under 30 minutes

Salmon Sinigang

Sinigang literally translates to "stewed dish" in Tagalog, and this sour and tangy dish is a staple in Filipino households. This version features tender, melt-in-your-mouth salmon as the star protein, but it's also delicious to use shrimp or pork. Try this comforting, flavorful stew over a hot bed of rice!

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Step by step

Recipe for Salmon Sinigang

Ingredients

For 4 servings

1 1/2 lb salmon filet
2 tbsp tamarind paste
3 tbsp fish sauce
4 c water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 c grape tomatoes, sliced
6-8 pieces okra
2 c baby spinach
1/2 c calamansi juice, optional
salt and pepper to taste

Step by step

step 1

In a large pot with oil, fry salmon until just cooked through. Remove salmon and set aside. Optional: prior to cooking marinate salmon in calamansi juice for 20 minutes for a more tangy flavor.

step 2

In the same pot, fry onions until softened. Add in water, tamarind paste, fish sauce, tomatoes and okra. Bring to a boil and then simmer until vegetables are tender. Add additional water and tamarind paste if needed.