How to Make Sinigang na Isda sa Miso (Fish Stew with Miso) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sinigang na Isda sa Miso is a traditional Filipino dish that features a flavorful sour soup made with fish and a savory miso paste. This comforting and hearty stew is a beloved dish in the Philippines, where it is often enjoyed as a main course for lunch or dinner.

What sets Sinigang na Isda sa Miso apart from other Filipino soups is its unique combination of tangy tamarind broth and umami-rich miso, which gives the dish its distinctive and delicious flavor. The addition of fresh veget...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon patis (fish sauce), or to taste
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 pounds red snapper fillets
  • 1 white (daikon) radish, sliced
  • 1 bunch Chinese mustard greens with stalks
  • 3 green chile peppers, or more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons kalamansi (Filipino lemon) juice, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, garlic, and ginger in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until mushy, about 5 minutes. Stir in miso paste and fish sauce; simmer until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour water into the pot; bring to a boil. Add snapper fillets and radish; simmer until radish softens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in mustard greens, chile peppers, and kalamansi juice. Simmer, uncovered, until greens are wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 730mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 53g
    • Vitamin C: 170mg
    • Calcium: 214mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1800mg