this is how I make sinigang when I’m not close to an Asian grocery store.

I always keep tamarind packets and fish sauce at home, and the rest are ingredients I can grab from any regular grocery store.

it’s one of those meals I grew up with, and this version makes it easy to recreate whenever I’m craving it, no matter where I am

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb salmon, sliced
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 tbsp oil
• 2–3 tbsp fish sauce (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 packet tamarind soup base powder
• green beans (handful or to preference)
• 1 bag spinach

Optional (for serving):

• rice
• chili
• extra fish sauce

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👩‍🍳 Directions

• In a pan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and tomato, sauté until softened.
• Pour in water and bring to a simmer.
• Add salmon, tamarind soup base, and fish sauce.
• Let cook until the salmon starts to turn light pink and is almost done.
• Add green beans and spinach.
• Cook for another few minutes until vegetables are tender.