Fish Sinigang (Fish in Tamarind Soup)
Sinigang na Isda, Sinigang na Isda, or Fish Sinigang, is a classic Filipino soup dish known for its distinct sour flavor. Instead of using meat like pork or shrimp, this version of sinigang features fish as the main protein.
What is needed:
- 1kg whole fish of choice, sliced and seasoned with salt.
- 1 sachet 40g Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix
- 1 onion, wedged
- 2 tomato, cubed
- 100g, okra
- 2 eggplant, sliced
- 2 long green peppers
- 100g, spinach
- 1L cup water
- Ground black pepper and fish sauce to taste
How to do it:
- Fry fish in a pan with hot oil in medium heat. Once cooked set aside.
- In a big pot, boil water then add tomato and onions. Let it simmer for 5 minutes and then add the Knorr mix and stir thoroughly. Add fried fish and let it simmer for 7 more minutes covered.
- Add eggplant and green pepper, cover and let it simmer for 3 minutes. Add okra and cook for 5 more minutes covered.
- Season with fish sauce and pepper to taste. Add spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
- Once cooked this can be enjoyed as a soup or can also be served with rice.
YouTube link: https://panlasangpinoy.com/fish-sinigang/
Bistek Tagalog
Bistek Tagalog, also known as Filipino Beef Steak, is a popular and flavorful Filipino dish that features thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory, slightly tangy sauce made from soy sauce and calamansi (or lemon).
What is needed:
- 750g thinly sliced beef ( filet mignon or ribeye)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 125g cup soy sauce
- 120ml calamansi or lemon juice
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 medium red onion, chopped in whole circles
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to do it:
- In a bowl, combine sliced beef, garlic, soy sauce Marinate for at least and hour, or up to overnight in a fridge.
- Heat a little bit of oil in a pan over medium heat, cook onions till caramelised but still crunchy in the middle, remove from pan and set aside
- In the same pan, sauté beef for a few minutes and then remove from pan.
- Add the marinade and reduce to your liking and add back beef and onions
- Cook for a few minutes and serve hot with rice and some steamed vegatebles on the side.
