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Sinigang na Salmon

Sinigang na Salmon

Rich salmon belly simmered in a tangy tamarind broth with miso paste, served with fresh vegetables including daikon radish, okra, and mustard greens. A soul-warming Filipino classic that delivers bold, comforting flavors in every spoonful.

⏱ Prep: 15 min ⏱ Cook: 25 min

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb salmon belly
  • 8 piece string beans (cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 8 piece okra
  • 3 piece tomatoes (wedged)
  • 4 oz daikon radish
  • 1 bunch mustard leaves
  • 1 piece onion (wedged)
  • 5 clove garlic (chopped)
  • 3 thumbs ginger (crushed)
  • 1.5 oz sinigang mix
  • 3 tbsp miso paste
  • 3 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot. Sauté the garlic until it starts to brown.

  2. Add the ginger, onion, and half of the tomatoes. Sauté until the onion and tomatoes soften.

  3. Add the miso paste. Stir.

  4. Put the salmon belly into the pot. Cook for 1 minute.

  5. Pour in water and let it boil.

  6. Add the daikon radish and sinigang mix. Cook for 3 minutes.

  7. Add the okra, string beans, and remaining tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.

  8. Season with ground black pepper and fish sauce.

  9. Add the mustard leaves. Turn off the heat and cover the pot for 3 minutes before serving.

  10. Serve with rice. Share and enjoy!