20-Min Sinigang: Sour Pork Soup
Filipino sour pork soup made fast with tamarind concentrate, pork shoulder, radish, and leafy greens. Tangy, savory, one-pot comfort in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add pork chunks and return to boil.
Step 2
Skim off any foam, then add tamarind concentrate, ginger, and onion. Simmer uncovered 8 minutes.
Step 3
Add radish pieces and simmer 4 minutes until just tender but still hold their shape.
Step 4
Stir in fish sauce, then add bok choy and stir until wilted, about 60 seconds.
Step 5
Taste and adjust salt or sourness to your preference. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (4-quart or bigger)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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