Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2008

delicious! tasted just like my mom's recipe. i made just a few alterations though...i added about 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, white daikon, and long beans to the mix.

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Celly Belly

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Living In: San Francisco, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2008

I always thought pork sinigang was superior to [ocean] fish until I used [fresh wtaaer]tilapia. This fish has a very delicate flavor and a decidedly un-fishy aroma compared to bangus and over-the-reef fish. Sinigang is awesome comfort food, and as I get older, the more I like it on the sour side. Excellent recipe.

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ga'chong

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Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

This recipe is sooo simple yet, delicious. Very satisfying, especially since it's getting colder. I substitute the daikon with brown rice since I didn't have any on hand. Also, instead of the Tamarind paste, I used Worcestershire sauce, since I didn't have any of that either. I will surely make this again.

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Nani

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Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

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Reviewed: May 21, 2008

Since I live in hillbilly hell, I didn't have over half the ingredients. I used normal cabbage because there was no bok choy at 2 stores and I used a tamarind soup mix that I bought in Dallas, TX. I liked it considering I am a filipina and actually know what it was suppose to taste like. Not like my grandma's though but I'm sure if I had all the ingredients, this dish would have been just like grandma's. Also, I would try adding some MSG and a few slices of ginger because grandma cooks it with EVERYTHING!!!

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JOSEPHINE aka SPITFIRE FOODIE

Living In: Kingwood, West Virginia, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2008

Great recipe and very simple and quick to make. However, I added some things: 1/2 tsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp red curry paste, a couple sprinkles of salt, and 5 tablespoons of fish sauce. Serve hot over steamed rice...great dish! Just like my grandmother used to make it!

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Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2007

I love this soup. It's light and you would not feel guilty serving along with other main dishes. The original traditional tangy taste calls for tamarind, but lime or tomato is definitely acceptable. Add excitement to your Sinigang by adding prawns, 1/8 cup sliced red onions and 1 tbsp shredded ginger. Some greens like bok choy, or even anaheim pepper (long green pepper) is also good. Since this is soup, I usually add the green veggies sparingly in order not to overpower the character as a soup. Since this is a cultural food, you can deninitely adjust the spices according to your orientation.

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Living In: San Jose, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jul. 21, 2007

SUPER!!! I love this soup! My Philipino friend has a similar recipe- she adds sliced potatoes and brown rice-cooked. This IS comfort food. My husband is Lebanese and he loves this soup. We make it just about once a week. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Good Job!!

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Living In: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Reviewed: May 19, 2007

This is a sour soup enjoyed in many Asian households. It sort of tastes like what my dad makes, but it was missing something. I'm not sure what that is yet, but the taste did improve with a couple of tablespoons of sugar. Mushrooms are a good addition to this soup too. I will continue to tweak this until it suits my tastebuds. Thanks.

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Betty Crocker

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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2007

Wasn't sure about it when we started but we both loved it and cannot wait to make it again!

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2006

this was DELICIOUS....very quick and easy. I recommend this dish anytime

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2006

Delicious soup! definately comfort food, but light! I used 1/4 cup fresh lime juice instead of the Tamarind paste cause i just couldn't find any! I also disolved a teaspoon of thai green curry paste into the water for a bit of kick! Needed salt but that can always be added to taste after. Fast tastey dish!

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