Sinigang na Hipon (Sour Prawn Soup)

About this recipe

Sinigang is a sour, savoury Filipino soup that's perfect on a cold night. This version uses prawns and a tamarind soup mix for a quick, reliable result, with plenty of vegetables simmered in the broth.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Bring 1.5 litres of water to the boil in a large pot with the onion and tomato. Simmer for 5 minutes.

   5 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Add the daikon and simmer for 8 minutes until almost tender.

   8 min

3. 3

   Step 3

   Stir in the tamarind soup mix and fish sauce. Add the green beans and simmer for 3 minutes.

   3 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Add the prawns and bok choy and cook for 2–3 minutes until the prawns are pink.

   3 min

5. 5

   Step 5

   Taste and add more fish sauce if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.