Sinigang na Pork Lechon Recipe (Sinigang na Lechon)
A comforting and flavorful Filipino sour soup made with leftover pork lechon, fresh vegetables, and tamarind-based broth. This Sinigang na Pork Lechon recipe is an excellent alternative to lechon paksiw and a delicious way to enjoy leftover roasted pork.
Ingredients
- 750 grams or about 1.6 lbs leftover pork lechon
- 7 cups water
- 2 large tomatoes wedged
- 1 medium red onion wedged
- 1 bunch kangkong water spinach
- 8 to 12 pieces okra
- 3 pieces siling haba long green chilies
- Few slices white radish optional
- 1 sachet 44 grams Original Knorr Sinigang Mix
- 1½ teaspoons fish sauce patis
- 1 teaspoon table salt
Instructions
- Add water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the onion and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes become soft and start releasing their juices into the broth.
- Add the leftover pork lechon and simmer for about 10 minutes. Since the lechon is already cooked and tender, there is no need for prolonged cooking.
- Add the okra, white radish, and siling haba. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Add the kangkong and cover the pot. Let it cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the Knorr Sinigang Mix. Adjust according to your preferred level of sourness.
- Season with salt and fish sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Continue cooking until all vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with steamed white rice.