Sinigang Fish Soup
Tangy Filipino fish soup with shrimp paste and tamarind, loaded with fish and tender vegetables. Ready in under 20 minutes with pantry shortcuts.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring 5 cups of water to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
Step 2
Stir shrimp paste and tamarind paste into the boiling water until dissolved, ~1 minute.
Step 3
Add radish chunks and simmer 5 minutes until just tender.
Step 4
Slide fish fillets and shrimp into the pot without stirring. Simmer 4 minutes until fish is opaque.
Step 5
Add bok choy and cook 1 minute until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Ladle into bowls and serve hot with steamed rice on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 3-quart capacity)
- wooden spoon or ladle
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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