Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp in Tamarind Soup)
Servings 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 lbs shrimp
- 10 cups water
- 1 thumb-size ginger cut into strips
- 6 pieces taro roots peeled and halved
- 1 small radish peeled and sliced thinly
- 12 pieces okra
- 1 medium size tomato cut into wedges
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 serrano peppers
- 1 packet 1.76 oz tamarind soup mix
- Bunch of spinach
- Fish sauce or salt to taste
Instructions
- Put water in a pot. Add salt and ginger. Bring to a boil.
- Add taro roots and cook for 5 minutes. Add the radish and okra and cook for another 3 minutes or until the taros are fork tender.
- Add the shrimps and tamarind soup mix. Let it boil. Season to taste.
- Add tomatoes, red onions and serrano peppers. Cook for couple of minutes.
- Add the spinach. Cover and turn off heat.
- Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!