Ingredients:

  • 500g white fish fillets (sea bass, tilapia, or cod), cut into chunks
  • 1 medium onion, quartered
  • 2 tomatoes, quartered
  • 1-2 cups kangkong (water spinach) or regular spinach
  • 1 radish, sliced
  • 1 small eggplant, sliced
  • 1 packet sinigang mix or 4-5 tamarind pods
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 chili pepper (optional)
  • Steamed rice for serving

Instructions:

  1. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add onions and tomatoes.
  2. If using tamarind pods, boil separately, mash, and strain the juice.
  3. Add sinigang mix or tamarind juice to the pot.
  4. Add radish and eggplant, simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add fish chunks and fish sauce, simmer gently for 5 minutes.
  6. Add kangkong or spinach and chili if using, cook for 1 minute.
  7. Serve hot with steamed rice.