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| photoed by D. Liongson |
When we put a mildly salted element and a sour element with eggplant, tomato, mild chilli, green beans, mustard leaves, miso (soybean paste) and bangus belly -- we've got Sinigang!
The mildly salted element I noticed would be either patis (fish sauce) or salt. Perhaps a discriminate foodie can tell the difference.
Sour elements are quite a variety to choose from. I am aware of sampaloc (tamarind), calamansi (native lemon), and bayabas (guava).
Quite a variety to choose the star of this soup. Other than the fish option, the popular ones I'm aware of are pork, beef, and perhaps chicken. But if The Sinigang is to be served to a vegetarian, chopped gabi (taro) is just as delish.
Noticed the photo has an appetizing presentation? The question now is... where's the fish?
It is swimming in the deep... soup bowl! With a little encouragement, you can make the fish bits rise to the surface with the help of your serving ladle. Splash!
No need to worry about bones and spines. Usually it is a boneless fish belly. But to be on the safe side, it is best to enjoy this dish slowly. There may be stray bones/spines in some of the fish pieces which makes choking possible when eating in a rush. If there is a need to rush, have this soup packed so you (or someone else) may relish this soup that can be reheated at home.
When I get to Via Mare, this is my favorite meal order. Best for one hungry foodie or two buddies.
If you are also looking for a warm meal a casual place to dine in for two while carrying a conversation, Tiyan ng Bangus na Sinigang sa Miso at Via Mare is perfect. Lots of time to chat while waiting for the food to be served, waiting for it to cool from hot to warm, eating it together... Best with or without rice.
--D.L.
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D'HAIKU
Magic sinigang:
When a sour soup brings smiles
to starved sour-grapes.
--D.L.
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