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Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

SUBMITTED BY: Meli D  PHOTO BY: Nani 

"A very simple and quick Filipino dish. This is a sour broth soup with tilapia fish fillets. The flavor is sour but it actually enhances your appetite. This is considered comfort food in my house."
Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 11 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 small head bok choy, chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup thinly sliced daikon radish
  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 dried red chile peppers (optional)

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium pot, combine the tilapia, bok choy, tomatoes and radish. Stir together the tamarind paste and water; pour into the pot. Toss in the chili peppers if using. Bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes, or just until the fish is cooked through. Even frozen fish will cook in less than 10 minutes. Do not over cook or else the fish will fall apart. Ladle into bowls to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 21, 2007 by ~marie~ 
SUPER!!! I love this soup! My Philipino friend has a similar recipe- she adds sliced potatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 11, 2007 by Sophia Oldham 
I love this soup. It's light and you would not feel guilty serving along with other main... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 24, 2006 by SANDY GIRL 
Delicious soup! definately comfort food, but light! I used 1/4 cup fresh lime juice instead... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 30, 2008 by georgia101 
Great recipe and very simple and quick to make. However, I added some things: 1/2 tsp lime... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 11, 2006 by vwhawaii 
this was DELICIOUS....very quick and easy. I recommend this dish anytime MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on may 19, 2007 by Betty Crocker 
This is a sour soup enjoyed in many Asian households. It sort of tastes like what my dad... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 26, 2008 by JOSEPHINE aka SPITFIRE FOODIE 
Since I live in hillbilly hell, I didn't have over half the ingredients. I used normal cabbage... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2007 by Joey 
Wasn't sure about it when we started but we both loved it and cannot wait to make it again! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 14, 2008 by Celly Belly 
delicious! tasted just like my mom's recipe. i made just a few alterations though...i added... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.55 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 23, 2008 by gofmangge' 
I always thought pork sinigang was superior to [ocean] fish until I used [fresh... MORE

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Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 112

  • Total Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 21mg
  • Sodium: 68mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.1g
  • Protein: 13.1g

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