Sinigang na Hipon Recipe
Love Sinigang na Hipon? Try my easy recipe for this tangy, savory shrimp soup for a comforting meal that brings the taste of home to your table!
Prep Time 35 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 206 kcal
- 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
- 1 piece Ginger thumb-sized (sliced)
- 1 piece Onion medium (sliced)
- 2 pieces Tomatoes medium (sliced)
- 4 pieces Gabi / Taro
- 500 grams Shrimp (cleaned and deveined)
- 150 grams String beans (cut into 3-inch length)
- 8 cups Water
- 200 grams Okra (trimmed and halved)
- 1 piece Radish (Sliced)
- 1 packet Sinigang Mix
- 200 grams Kangkong leaves (cut into 3-inch length)
- 1 piece Green Chili
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, onion, and tomatoes. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the tomatoes are softened then add the gabi/taro pieces.
Add the shrimp and string beans,cook until the shrimps turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes. Add salt and pepper then toss.
Pour in the 8 cups of water. Add the okra and radish and bring to a boil
Once boiling, stir in the sinigang mix until fully dissolved.
Add the kangkong leaves and green chili. Cook for another 1-2 minutes or until the greens are wilted.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve hot with steamed rice.
- Fresh tamarind or tamarind paste provides the best sour flavor. If unavailable, tamarind soup base (sinigang mix) is a convenient alternative.