Sinigang na Baka

Name: Sinigang na Baka
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shank, cubed; 8 cups water; 1 yellow onion, quartered; 2 roma tomatoes, quartered; 1 lb taro root, cubed; 1 cup daikon radish, sliced; 3 tbsp tamarind soup base mix; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 4 cups water spinach, trimmed

A classic Filipino sour soup featuring tender beef shank simmered with vegetables in a savory tamarind broth.

110 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef shank, cubed
8 cups water
1 yellow onion, quartered
2 roma tomatoes, quartered
1 lb taro root, cubed
1 cup daikon radish, sliced
3 tbsp tamarind soup base mix
2 tbsp fish sauce
4 cups water spinach, trimmed

Instructions

1

In a large stockpot, bring 8 cups water to a boil over high heat.
2

Add 2 lbs cubed beef shank, 1 quartered yellow onion, and 2 quartered roma tomatoes to the pot, then lower heat to medium-low and cover.
3

Simmer for 60 to 70 minutes until beef reaches an internal temperature of at least 160 degrees F and is tender.
4

Add 1 lb cubed taro root and 1 cup sliced daikon radish, simmering uncovered for 10 minutes.
5

Stir in 3 tbsp tamarind soup base mix and 2 tbsp fish sauce until completely dissolved.
6

Add 4 cups trimmed water spinach, remove pot from heat, cover, and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Questions

How long does Sinigang na Baka keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Sinigang na Baka?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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