Sinigang na Hipon (Shrimp in Tamarind Soup)

Sinigang na Hipon is a flavorful shrimp soup with a tangy tamarind base, packed with tender veggies like taro and okra. It's comforting, easy to make, and bursting with umami goodness.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Filipino

Keyword comfort food, Filipino cuisine, seafood, shrimp soup, tamarind

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings -8 servings

Calories 150kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

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!

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