26/09/2025
Sinigang na hipon Recipe
Here are the typical ingredients for Sinigang na Hipon, a Filipino sour soup featuring shrimp:
- Shrimp: The main protein, about 1 to 2 pounds, peeled and deveined. Some recipes specify using shrimp with heads for a more flavorful broth .
- Souring Agent: This provides the signature sour taste. Options include:
- Tamarind pulp or paste
- Sinigang mix (tamarind soup base)
- Fresh tamarind pods (sampalok)
- Vegetables: A mix of vegetables is essential. Common choices include:
- Radish (labanos), sliced
- Water spinach (kangkong)
- String beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch lengths
- Eggplant, sliced
- Okra, sliced
- Tomato, quartered
- Onion, sliced or quartered
- Long green pepper (siling pang-sigang)
- Broth and Seasoning:
- Water or rice wash
- Fish sauce (patis) or salt, to taste
- Shrimp broth cubes (optional)
- Ginger, cut into strips (optional)
- Pepper, to taste
The specific amounts of each ingredient can be adjusted to suit your taste. 😋
