Don’t be so sour; chill out lang sa atong paborito na sinigang.
As Filipinos, we can all agree that Sinigang is one of the most beloved dishes in the Philippines. Its signature sour taste and perfectly blended flavors make it irresistible—who can stop craving it? It’s hard to imagine going a week without having Sinigang for dinner. Not only it’s a beloved dish, but also named one of the 50 Best Soups in the World, listed this 2024, according to TasteAtlas.
In addition, what makes Sinigang even better is the variety it offers, letting you cook it based on your mood. Whether it’s pork, shrimp, bangus fish, or chicken, for your main course, which one is your favorite? Oh no, no, no! Let’s not choose favorites, how about we let TasteAtlas rate each of the variety.
With its sour lightness perfectly matching the harsh tropical heat Rating of the country, Sinigang is a unique soup that is a true representative of Filipino cuisine
TasteAtlas
TasteAtlas is an experiential travel guide to traditional foods, gathering authentic recipes, food critic reviews, and articles on popular dishes and ingredients from around the world. If anyone can provide honest reviews about Sinigang, it’s TasteAtlas:
SINIGANG NA BABOY
This Sinigang variant features various pork cuts, simmered with the same classic ingredients as the rest of the varieties; tomatoes, white radish, onions, ginger, green onions, okra, and green long peppers. Sinigang na Baboy holds a strong rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on TasteAtlas.
According to users and reviewers, Sinigang na Baboy is one of the best pork soup ever tasted. With its tenderness from the pork belly, it reflects a strong appreciation for texture and flavor, particularly the melt-in-your-mouth quality of well-prepared juicy fat. As for its souring ingredients, they are assured that this soup they were served with is fresh to the nose.
SINIGANG NA HIPON
This version of Sinigang features shrimp, using the same spices and ingredients. If you’re not allowed to eat pork because of health conditions, but still want Sinigang, then you’re better off with Sinigang na Hipon. According to TasteAtlas, this variant has a solid rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Many users and reviewers from TasteAtlas commented this is their top most preferred variant of Sinigang. Especially in Quezon City where they use coconut water instead of plain water, giving the broth a richer texture.
SINIGANG NA BANGUS
Bangus, also known as Milkfish in English, is also a favorite main course for Sinigang due to its tangy and savory flavors. Aside from pork-eating restrictions, or you might be allergic to shrimps, then you’re better off with Sinigang na Bangus. Unfortunately, TasteAtlas doesn’t have any star rating yet for this variant, but netizens were kind enough to leave comments.
According to netizens, bangus is one of the healthiest options for Sinigang, and the belly is the best part since it’s the safest spot to avoid the many tiny bones. It is true, though, we’ve all been there. Another netizen commented, despite the abundance of bones, the first time they ate Sinigang na Bangus was very flavorsome and very comforting to indulge.
SINIGANG NA MANOK
If you can’t handle the boney flesh of bangus, chicken is a great alternative for you. Sinigang na Manok offers the same sour, tangy flavors that make this Filipino dish so beloved. Unfortunately again, TasteAtlas also doesn’t have any star rating yet for this variant, but netizens have been generous with their feedback.
According to netizens, Sinigang na Manok really helped the family fill up their stomachs, not one leftover found on the table. It ponders why chicken is rarely chosen as the main course for Sinigang, especially since it’s a healthier option for a meat-based soup. Another netizen said that this variant really helped them recover from the flu.
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