Here s how to make Filipino Sinigang 2 lbs pork shoulder or belly cut into cubes Season SPG then sear all sides Boil for at least 20 minutes to render out fat and tenderize then drain In the same pan sear about 1 lb of string beans or sitaw until blistered charred and softened Remove Sear 1 2 diced onion and 1 minced garlic add back drained pork add about 1 0 -cups of water or broth Add 2 Tbsp patis fish sauce 2 Tbsp tamarind concentrate 1 packet of Sinigang seasoning Boil for another 25 minutes until meat it totally soft Then add veggies 1 lb of seared green beans 1 diced Roma tomato 2 whole jalapenos 1 carrot julienne or sliced taro or daikon if you have it 1 bag of spinach Or Kang Kong if you have it don t overcook the veggies they ll get mushy