One of the most popular Filipino comfort foods is sinigang and I made a vegan version of it using vegetarian soy salmon. This vegan sinigang recipe is so healthy, delicious, and easy-to-cook for lunch or dinner!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
4cupswater
1cuptarocut into 1-inch cubes
2radishessliced into 2-inch wedges
3string beanssliced into 3-inch pieces
2eggplantscut into 2-inch wedges
3-4batuan fruit or tamarind
2medium-sized red tomatoescut in half
1small red onioncut into 4 pieces
1large bell peppersliced into strips
1-inchpiece of gingerpeeled and cut in half
3okras
4piecesvegetarian soy salmon
Salt & pepperto taste
1pinchmushroom powderoptional
2-3cupskangkong or spinach
2green onionssliced into 1-inch pieces (roots removed)
Instructions
Start with the Base:
Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the taro cubes and cook for 8-10 minutes until softened.
Layer the Vegetables:
Add the radish wedges and continue boiling for 2 more minutes.
Add the string beans and eggplant wedges. Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Enhance the Flavor:
Add the batuan or tamarind, tomatoes, onion pieces, bell pepper strips, and ginger. Cover and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Finish with Protein and Greens:
Add the okra and vegetarian soy salmon. Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and mushroom powder (if using). Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
Stir in the kangkong or spinach and green onions. Let the greens wilt slightly.
Serve:
Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful vegetable stew!