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Pork Sinigang sa Kamias Recipe

PHOTO: KIERAN PUNAY
YIELDS:
3 SERVING(S)
Prep Time:
20 MINS
Total Time:
1 HR 5 MINS
Cal/Serv:
N/A

Nutritional Information

Calories 389 kcal
Fat 21 g
Saturated fat 7 g
Trans fat 0 g
Cholesterol 105 mg
Sodium 1055 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 36 g
Vitamin D 1 µg
Calcium 89 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 1005 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam's estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist's advice.

No Filipino home is complete without at least one day in a month (or even a week!) when pork sinigang is cooked for a meal with the family. We Filipinos love our Sinigang sa Sampalok, and surely, we don’t get tired of it easily. But sometimes, it’s quite nice to try out something different, like a new take on a well-loved classic—and this is where Pork Sinigang sa Kamias comes in!

Pork Sinigang sa Kamias still has that same comforting warmth that we love about this classic dish that instantly makes us feel like we’re home. Pork is simmered low and slow to make it soft and tender, while fresh kamias adds a brighter, fruitier sourness that’s distinctly different from the usual sampalok-based sinigang. Add in your favorite sinigang vegetables like kangkong, sitaw, labanos and gabi, and you’ve got a hearty bowl of soup that calls for a steaming cup of rice—patis with siling haba, optional.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 Kilogram pork, sinigang cut
  • 6 Cup water
  • 4 Clove garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon whole peppercorns
  • 1 Medium onion, quartered
  • 1 Medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 12 Piece kamias, whole
  • 2 Tablespoon patris (fish sauce)
  • 3 Piece siling haba (green chili)
  • 0.33 Cup sitaw (string beans)
  • 0.25 Cup kangkong (water spinach)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the pork and enough water to cover it. Bring it to a boil over medium heat. Once it starts boiling, you may skim off any foam that rises to the top for a clearer broth. Add the garlic, whole peppercorns, onion, and tomato. Let it simmer until the pork becomes tender and the flavors develop.

Step 2

Once the pork is tender, add the kamias (bilimbi). Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, or longer if you prefer a more sour taste. You can adjust the amount of kamias, depending on how tangy you like your soup.

Step 3

Pour in fish sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently and taste the broth, adjusting the seasoning as needed.

Step 4

Add the Baguio beans, followed by the kangkong (water spinach). Let them cook for a few minutes until they are just tender but still vibrant in color.

yummy pork Sinigang sa Kamias
PHOTO: KIERAN PUNAY

Frequently Asked Questions

Pork Sinigang sa Kamias is the just like the classic Filipino sinigang but uses kamias instead of tamarind (sampalok) as its souring agent.

Kamias has a sharp, citrusy sourness that gives sinigang a cleaner and fruitier tart flavor compared to sampalok. It is commonly used in Filipino dishes as a natural souring agent.

Yes, kamias is low in calories and rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Combined with vegetables and protein-rich pork, Pork Sinigang sa Kamias can be part of a balanced Filipino meal.

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