Servings 4 people. - ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces, - gills removed, cleaned and cut into half. Pour the sinigang mix or tamarind powder into the soup and stir until well blended. If you cannot get hold of some of the veggies in the recipe, as long as you have the sour base, tomatoes and one or two of the other vegetables, that is fine and can still enjoy this delectable Filipino dish of Sinigang na Salmon. Hi Melita, I also usually skip the ginger but some people like to add it to remove or lessen the ‘lansa’ taste (which does not really bother me anyway, I believe that is a part of eating fish ?) Lower heat to medium and cover pot with lid. Your email address will not be published. Riza tried it one day and asked the fish lady if she has Salmon heads, which she didn’t but kindly offered to bring her some on the next market day…and that was the beginning of many orders that followed as the word spread out to other Pinay friends, including yours truly. Stir the ingredients together then continue to saute the mixture until the onions and tomatoes start to soften. Stay warm and healthy while you enjoy this nutritious Sinigang na Salmon, a Filipino sour soup with a good mix of fish and vegetables. Pour water, bring to a boil, skim the scum and simmer while covered for 10 minutes. And although I think of myself as a homebody, I like seeing other places from time to time. Yes, it is true that I could just use the meaty part to cook but for some dishes, it is not entirely the same if it is not the same part, in this case , the head. Other kinds of meats are also used to cook Sinigang, like pork, beef, chicken, shrimp, and fish. 3 inch long piece of ginger, peeled and sliced, 1 eggplant, ends trimmed and sliced to 1â_x0081_„2-inch thick rounds, 2 cups of string beans, cut into 2 inch lengths, 1 bundle of water spinach, cut into 3 inch lengths, 1 pack (40 grams) sinigang mix (tamarind powder). Simmer the soup for about 5 to 10 minutes. Sinigang na Salmon (Salmon Head in Sour Tamarind Soup). Add tomatoes, onion, ginger, yardlong beans, and white radish. Tell us your cooking preferences and we'll do the rest. To make it heartier, add your favorite rice or quinoa. In Germany, ‘Wochenmarkt’ is a typical thing and are held in almost every city and major towns. Pininyahang Manok sa Gata (Pineapple Chicken in Coconut Milk), Tokwa at Baboy Humba (Pork Humba with Tofu), Tipid Sarap Monggo na may Kangkong at Hibi. Or was it for two pieces? In our area, Überlingen (Bodensee), they do it twice a week. My version is a simple yet delicious rendition that features cubed salmon fillet, in place of more traditional salmon head. What some people don’t know is that there is still plenty of meat to get from a salmon’s head and it also makes for a great soup. 1 (20g) pack Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix Original, ½ bunch kangkong, cut into 2-inch lengths. Never miss a post. I love to cook and try new things and DIY projects! It is high in protein, the good fats, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B, Vitamin E and a lot more. Thanks for dropping by and I hope you enjoy your stay. Here, one of the popular ways to cook salmon head is to make Sinigang na Salmon. So it is very unlikely that you’ll see salmon heads displayed in the groceries or fish markets. Start by using the water from when you washed your rice and pour this into the pot together with the onions and tomatoes. Pan-seared Salmon with Tomato-Basil Sauce, Receive new posts directly delivered to your inbox, As a bonus, a FREE eCookbook and printable Recipe Cards upon subscription. Bring this slowly to a boil then lower the heat to simmer for 8 minutes. Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, tomato and finger chili for 10 minutes. Sinigang Na Salmon is another variety of Sinigang. Prep Time 10 minutes. I hope you like the taho, although I prefer it warm and eat it after steaming and cooling it down just a bit, but I think it should also be good cold. Cuisine Filipino. 4 wild salmon fillets chopped into large chunks, or your choice of fish, 5 cups water, quality vegetable/fish/chicken stock or bone broth, fresh root ginger, 2-inch piece thinly sliced or finely diced, 20 cherry tomatoes, halved, or 5 medium tomatoes, quartered, 2-3 tablespoons tamarind paste (to taste, depending on strength of the paste), 2 ½ cups green beans, tops trimmed and halved, or a mix of green beans and broccolini or asparagus, 1 medium eggplant cut into bite-sized pieces, or 1 zucchini, 3 cups bok choi, leaves and stalks roughly chopped, or other greens (Look out for Asian greens like Mizuna if you have a local Asian grocery store nearby. Plus get a FREE eCookbook + Printable Recipe Cards. You do not have to use all of this veggies together and it usually varies depending on the meat you are going to cook. I wonder how the sinigang with ginger would taste, because the https://www.mamasguiderecipes.com/2017/06/20/sinigang-na-salmon This is Sinigang Na Salmon. Stay warm during the cold season with this healthy and delicious salmon dish. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow. Stay warm and healthy while you enjoy this nutritious Sinigang na Salmon, a Filipino sour soup with a mix of fish and vegetables. However, supply is limited as she only sells fresh ones and, of course, it will depend on how many salmon she was able to sell, so you have to order beforehand by going there on a market day and you get it (or maybe not) on the next one. Try this recipe to get yourself a delicious warm. Required fields are marked *. Cook Time 15 minutes. This is Sinigang Na Salmon. Hahaha! Add the Salmon head, eggplant, okra, and green chili peppers. Sinigang is a healthy soup combining some meat and vegetables and is popularly known for being sour by adding a souring agent to it. Aside from making Sinigang from the salmon head, we also make it as Inun-unan. Simmer for another minute or until the spinach has wilted. Our store just throw away their Salmon heads, so they give it to us for free. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates. Please check your email for a confirmation of your subscription. Sinigang is the term used to cook meat or seafood by boiling it with a sour base such as tamarind. Stir and simmer. This is where Riza was able to buy the Salmon head. With enough rice, patis, calamansi or chili, Sinigang na Salmon (sa Miso) is going to make you the hero of your home. Don’t get hung up on the pronunciation of “sinigang”—this tangy, savory Filipino soup is perfect for when you’re under the weather. Add the cooking oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the eggplant, tomatoes, green beans, tamarind paste, fish sauce, and salt and pepper. It is high in protein, the good fats, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B, Vitamin E and a lot more. Hi! Simmer for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked. Clean and cut the fish into serving pieces then set it aside. I am not sure anymore ?. Pour in tamarind mix and fish sauce and gently stir to avoid breaking the fish into pieces. MELISSA SAYS: “I like to add a big scoop of cooked quinoa to my bowl and top with my sinigang with some chili flakes and crunchy radish.”, Originally featured in It should be done in a minute. Next, throw in the chili and pour the Knorr Sinigang sa Sampalok Mix Original before adding the kangkong. Enjoy this recipe from all of us at Filipino Chow. 1. Heat oil in a pot. Your email address will not be published. We usually pay €1.00 a piece, which is like Php55.00-60.00. Welcome to Foxy Folksy, where I share my love of food, travels and DIY projects.