Sinigang sa Mangga (Green Mango Sinigang)

Prep Time: Estimated 15 minutes
Cook Time: Estimated 1 hour
Total Time: Estimated 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 4-6
Cuisine: Filipino
Author: Scott Stokes

Ingredients:

• 1 pound meat or seafood of your choice (pork, beef, shrimp, fish, etc.)
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, quartered
• 1 radish, peeled and sliced
• 1 eggplant, sliced
• 1 bunch kangkong (water spinach) or spinach, trimmed
• 2 unripe green mangoes, sliced
• 8 cups water
• Salt, to taste
• Patis (fish sauce), to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring the water to a boil.
2. Add the meat or seafood and simmer for a few minutes until cooked halfway.
3. Add the onions, tomatoes, radish, and eggplant to the pot.
4. Stir in the unripe green mangoes and simmer for about 10 minutes.
5. Add the kangkong or spinach and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and patis (fish sauce) to taste.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy this delightful twist on the classic Filipino sinigang, featuring the tangy and slightly sour flavors of green mangoes!