Servings: 8
Calories: 225kcal
Equipment
- Pot
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of roast pork (cut into 1 ½-inch)
- 2 medium bitter melons seeded and cut into ½-inch slices
- Half a pound of small shrimp
- 12 cups of chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 1 pound of long beans cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons of white vinegar
- 2 large onions
- 4 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 4 long eggplants cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 to 6 tablespoons of patis fish sauce
- 8 cloves of garlic
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 2 inches of ginger peeled and crushed
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add crispy roast pork and small shrimp, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Combine patis, white vinegar, and tomato paste. Mix well, adding salt to taste.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Introduce long eggplants, long beans, and bitter melons. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with steamed rice and enjoy the unique flavors of sari-sari!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, you can omit the pork and shrimp and add tofu or more vegetables.
- To make it sweeter, increase the amount of sugar. Conversely, if you prefer it less sweet, reduce the sugar content.
- Adjust the amount of salt and vinegar to your taste preference.
- For a thicker soup, you can add cornstarch mixed with water to the pot and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal
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