Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish Recipe
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Fish Sinigang (Tilapia) - Filipino Sour Broth Dish

By: Meli D 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (22)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 112 | Total Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by SANDY GIRL   view full review
Delicious soup! definately comfort food, but light! I used 1/4 cup fresh lime juice instead...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2007 by daihpos   view full review
I love this soup. It's light and you would not feel guilty serving along with other main...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by georgia101 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great recipe and very simple and quick to make. However, I added some things: 1/2 tsp lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2007 by ~marie~   view full review
SUPER!!! I love this soup! My Philipino friend has a similar recipe- she adds sliced potatoes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by Skegeemoncooks   view full review
I was very excited about making the soup, however, I didn't like. I was very very sour :( My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by Alix   view full review
I really liked this dish, but I made a few changes to suit my taste. I used regular green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2008 by JOSEPHINE ♥ ALLRECIPES   view full review
Since I live in hillbilly hell, I didn't have over half the ingredients. I used normal cabbage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by breammobunch   view full review
This is a great tasting, light soup. We are on a strict diet in which we cannot have any oil,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by Michelle   view full review
Love the sour broth, my Filipino friend taught me something very similair to this but I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2006 by vwhawaii   view full review
this was DELICIOUS....very quick and easy. I recommend this dish anytime

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