SINIGANG (PORK SPARE RIBS IN SOUR SOUP)

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This is a tangy, soupy, one-pot meal from the Philippines. It can serve as a soup and a main dish complete with vegetables and it is easy to make. Instead of pork, you can also use chicken or beef. Serve with rice.

Provided by lola

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 ¼ pounds pork spareribs
3 pounds raw taro root, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 small white radish, peeled and chopped
2 large green chile peppers, chopped
1 small tomato, quartered
1 tamarind pod
1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
salt to taste
3 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed
1 small eggplant, chopped

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; boil spareribs for 15 minutes; drain. Thoroughly rinse the spareribs with cold water. Rinse the pot and return to the stovetop.
Return spareribs to the pot; add taro, 2 cups water, onion, radish, green chiles, tomato, tamarind, ginger, and salt. Bring soup to a boil. Cook until pork and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the rib bone should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Place green beans and eggplant into the soup. Cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes more. Strain soup into bowls. Arrange the pork and vegetables on a serving platter while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.5 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 194.8 mg, Sugar 8.5 g