Shrimp Sinigang Recipe
Enjoy the tangy and savory flavors of this traditional Shrimp Sinigang Recipe. Made with fresh shrimp, tomatoes, radish, eggplant, okra, long beans, and kangkong, all simmered in a tamarind-based broth for a comforting and hearty Filipino dish.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice washing water from rinsing rice
- 1 medium onion quartered
- 3 medium tomatoes quartered
- 500 g fresh medium shrimp with head, shell, and tail intact, deveined
- 1 long green chili slit lengthwise
- ½ radish peeled and sliced diagonally
- 1 medium eggplant sliced diagonally
- 3 pcs okra sliced diagonally
- 4 pcs sitaw long beans, cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 cup kangkong stalks cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 cup kangkong leaves
- 1 20g pack Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix Original
- Salt and fish sauce patis, to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Broth Base:
- In a large pot, pour 4 cups of rice washing. Add the quartered onion and tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and allow to simmer for 8 minutes, or until the tomatoes soften and release their flavors into the broth.
Add the Shrimp and Vegetables:
- Introduce the deveined shrimp, ensuring the heads, shells, and tails remain intact for maximum flavor. Add the long green chili, sliced radish, eggplant, and okra. Allow the mixture to simmer gently until the shrimp turn a vibrant pink-orange hue and the vegetables are tender. This typically takes 5-7 minutes.
- Tip: Ensure the shrimp are properly cleaned by removing the black vein and rinsing the heads under cold running water to eliminate impurities.
Incorporate the Greens and Tamarind Flavoring:
- Add the sitaw (long beans) and kangkong stalks, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until slightly tender. Pour in the Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix Original and stir gently to dissolve it into the broth. Lastly, add the kangkong leaves, allowing them to wilt in the hot broth for about 1 minute.
Season and Serve:
- Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt or fish sauce to your preference. If a more pronounced sourness is desired, consider using an additional 20g pack of sinigang mix or adding fresh calamansi or lemon juice.
- Serve the Shrimp Sinigang hot with steamed white rice and a side of patis mixed with calamansi for dipping.
Notes
This Shrimp Sinigang Recipe is naturally gluten-free as it relies on fresh vegetables, seafood, and tamarind-based broth. However, to ensure it remains completely gluten-free, verify that the Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix Original and the fish sauce (patis) used are certified gluten-free. Some commercial brands may contain gluten-containing additives or flavor enhancers. When serving with dipping sauces, use gluten-free patis or opt for tamari as an alternative.