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Sinigang na Salmon

Rich salmon belly simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with miso paste, served with fresh vegetables including daikon radish, okra, and mustard greens. A soul-warming Filipino classic that delivers bold, comforting flavors in every spoonful.

Difficulty Hard
Time 25 min
Servings 4
Ingredients 12
Steps 10
Sinigang na Salmon
Filipino Updated 4/27/2009

Ingredients

Measured from the catalog payload.

  • 1/2 lb salmon belly
  • 8 pieces string bean cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 8 pieces okra
  • 3 pieces tomato wedged
  • 4 ounces daikon radish
  • 1 mustard leaf
  • 1 piece onion wedged
  • 5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 3 ginger crushed
  • 1 1/2 ounces sinigang mix
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

10 cooking steps

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot. Sauté the garlic until it starts to brown.
  2. Add the ginger, onion, and half of the tomatoes. Sauté until the onion and tomatoes soften.
  3. Add the miso paste. Stir.
  4. Put the salmon belly into the pot. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in water and let it boil.
  6. Add the daikon radish and sinigang mix. Cook for 3 minutes.
  7. Add the okra, string beans, and remaining tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Season with ground black pepper and fish sauce.
  9. Add the mustard leaves. Turn off the heat and cover the pot for 3 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve with rice. Share and enjoy!

Catalog details

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Main Course, Fish filipino soup, salmon soup, sinigang, sour soup Public recipe Revision 1

Recipe notes

  • For best results, use fresh salmon belly for its rich, fatty texture that complements the sour broth.
  • Miso paste adds umami depth to the traditional sinigang flavor profile.
  • Don’t overcook the vegetables to maintain their texture and nutritional value.
  • Adjust the amount of sinigang mix according to your preferred level of sourness.
  • Storage: Best consumed fresh, but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.