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How to Cook Sinigang na Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)

Sinigang na dorado is a comforting Filipino sour soup made with golden dorado fish, tamarind broth, and fresh vegetables, offering a perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Fish Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: fish sinigang, sinigang na durado, sinigang na mahi mahi
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 231kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 1 kilo dorado sliced
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 thumb size ginger
  • 2 pcs onions
  • 1 sachet sinigang mix good for 1 kilo fish or meat
  • 4 pcs okra
  • 1 small radish
  • 1/2 cup grated radish
  • 3/4 cup miso
  • 2 bunches mustard leaves
  • 4 pcs tomatoes
  • 2 pcs siling haba
  • 1 liter hugas bigas or water
  • cooking oil

Instructions

How to Cook Sinigang na Dorado:

  • Remove scales and impurities of the sliced dorado. Wash and drain and put in a colander.
  • Heat cooking oil in a pan and fry the dorado until brown.
  • In an empty pan, heat cooking oil and sauté the ginger. Add onions and sauté.
  • Add tomatoes and stir. Add patis (fish sauce) and simmer. Cover and simmer until tomatoes are tender.
  • Add the miso and stir to mix it with the tomatoes.
  • Add rice water and bring it to a boil. Add knorr fish cube and simmer for a few minutes.
  • Add grated radish and sinigang mix and stir. Add radish, okra and long green chilies.
  • Finally, add the fried dorado carefully and do not stir. Add the mustard leaves.
  • Cover and simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve hot.

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