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Sinabawang Baboy

A comforting traditional Filipino soup made with tender pork and fresh vegetables, perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 pound pork belly cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large tomato diced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup green beans ends trimmed
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cabbage chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping the pork, onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, green beans, and cabbage.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the chopped onions and garlic, stirring until they become fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the pork belly pieces to the pot and cook until they are browned on all sides.
  5. Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add 6 cups of water to the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  7. Once boiling, stir in the fish sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  8. Lower the heat and add the diced potatoes and green beans to the pot.
  9. After about 30 minutes of simmering, add the chopped cabbage and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  10. Let the soup sit for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve with steamed rice for a filling meal.