Sinigang na Hipon

Fresh shrimp simmered in a bright tamarind broth with kangkong, sitaw, labanos, tomato, and onion. Light, fast-cooking, and naturally sweet from the shrimp.

Estimated cost: ₱190–₱210

Prep 10 min · Total 25 min · Serves 1

Nutrition per serving: 251 kcal · 36 g protein · 27 g carbs · 1 g fat

Ingredients

• 150g, shell-on, deveined Shrimp (hipon)
• 100g Kangkong
• 80g Sitaw
• 80g, sliced Labanos
• 2 medium, halved Tomato
• 1/4 small, quartered Onion
• 1 sachet (20g) Sinigang mix
• to taste Fish sauce
• 3 cups Water
• 2 pcs Long green chili

Steps

1. Bring water, tomato, and onion to a boil over high heat.
2. Add labanos and cook for 4 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add sitaw and cook for 3 minutes.
4. Stir in sinigang mix until dissolved and taste the broth for sourness.
5. Add shrimp and simmer over medium heat for 2–3 minutes just until shells turn pink and flesh is opaque.
6. Add kangkong and green chili. Cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
7. Season with fish sauce and serve immediately so the shrimp does not overcook.

Prices are estimates based on Department of Agriculture price monitoring. Nutrition is estimated from ingredient data (USDA FoodData Central, FNRI).