ALL Natural Sinigang Na Hipon Recipe (Shrimp Sinigang)
This all natural Sinigang with shrimp, is a very healthy, easy, and classic Filipino sour soup dish. Discover the perfect balance of savory, sour, and umami flavors in every spoonful and delight in the flavors of the Philippines.
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Servings: people
Calories: 162kcal
Equipment
- large pot
- knife
- soup skimmer
- ladle
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound 450g fresh shrimp, heads and shells ON
- 1 medium-sized onion sliced chunky
- 3-4 medium-sized tomatoes quartered
- 2 cups long green beans or Yardong beans, aka sitaw - cut in 3" lengths
- 1 cup daikon radish labanos, peeled and sliced into thick rounds
- 1 medium-sized eggplant sliced
- 8 cups water
- 2 cups bok choy or kangkong, aka water spinach
- 1 tbsp oil
- okra optional
- taro/gabi optional
Seasonings
- Fish sauce patis to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Natural Bouillon optional - I like "Organic Better than Bouillon Vegetable Bouillon"
Optional Natural Souring Agents
- 1 tbsp Tamarind paste unripe (see article for recipe to make tamarind paste)
- 2 pieces long green chili peppers siling haba, long green Korean chili, or banana pepper
Garnish
- Calamansi or Lemon Slices
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Rinse the fresh shrimp thoroughly under cold running water, devein, trim and clean, and set aside.
- Slice the onion into chunky pieces and quarter the medium-sized tomatoes.Cut the long green beans (or Yardlong beans) into 3-inch lengths, and peel and slice the daikon radish into thick rounds.Slice the eggplant and bok choy (or kangkong) and set aside.
Create the Sour Broth
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat and add oil. Sauté the onions and tomatoes until very fragrant.1 medium-sized onion, 1 tbsp oil, 3-4 medium-sized tomatoes
- Add the fish sauce over and mix in.Fish sauce
- Then add 8 cups of water to a low simmer over low-medium heat.8 cups water
- Add the daikon radish chunks. Cover for 15 minutes to extract flavors from the onions and tomatoes.1 cup daikon radish
- Remove most of the wilted tomatoes and onions with your soup skimmer to create a smoother, infused soup.
- Add the eggplant.1 medium-sized eggplant
- When the eggplant is halfway done, add the sitaw (green beans).2 cups long green beans
- Include the fresh shrimp into the pot.1 pound 450g fresh shrimp, heads and shells ON
Season the Soup
- Add salt and pepper as desired.Salt and pepper to taste
- Add 2 pieces of long green chili peppers for some heat. Do not cut them, add them in whole.2 pieces long green chili peppers
- Add the tamarind paste. (optional). You can also add a Natural Bouillon for extra flavor.1 tbsp Tamarind paste, Natural Bouillon
Finalize the Shrimp Sinigang
- Once the vegetables are tender and the shrimp are just about cooked through, add the bok choy (or kangkong) to the pot and cover with the lid for a few minutes until wilted.2 cups bok choy
Serve and Enjoy
- Once all the ingredients are tender and combined, your shrimp sinigang is ready to be served hot. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Filipino sour soup with a side of steamed rice.Calamansi or Lemon Slices
Notes
- Do not overcook the vegetables. Add them in order of cook time and serve sinigang right away so they stay colorful.
- Do not overcook the shrimp or it will be rubbery.
- You can use any shrimp you like, shell or no shell. With shells adds more flavor.
- Don't skip sautéing the tomatoes and onions as that step will draw out the flavors.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
ALL Natural Sinigang Na Hipon Recipe (Shrimp Sinigang)
Amount per Serving
Calories
162
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
0.5
g
3
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
143
mg
48
%
Sodium
700
mg
30
%
Potassium
553
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
18
g
36
%
Vitamin A
2162
IU
43
%
Vitamin C
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
148
mg
15
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.