There are days when I crave #pagkaingginhawa with a kick—a bowl of something warm, tangy, and alive with spice. That’s where this Spicy Pan-Fried Sour Chicken Noodle Soup comes in. A flavor-forward twist on our beloved sinigang, it’s got that signature sourness, a gingery warmth, and just enough heat to wake your soul up from the inside out.
I start by pan-frying the marinated chicken cuts and then sauteing red onions, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes until everything’s golden and fragrant. Then comes the soup base: a mix of sinigang powder (tamarind mix) and banana chilies. As a certified #noodlic, I chose vermicelli for this dish; flat rice noodles would also be a good alternative. Each mouthful is a perfect balance of spicy, tangy, and gingery—fiery but soothing, bold but healing.
Sinigang na Bangus (Sour Milkfish Soup)
Chicken Tinola Noodle Soup
For those who don’t know, sinigang has deep roots in Filipino food culture. Its origins predate colonization, with indigenous communities using fruits like sampalok, binukaw, kamias, and kalamansi to sour their broths. Passed from lola to apo, sinigang evolved with each region—always a reflection of what’s available and what comforts.
This noodle soup carries that legacy. It’s a fusion between sinigang and chicken tinola, two dishes that are Pinoy equivalents to the Western “chicken soup”—but more layered, more soulful. It’s our pagkaing ginhawa—food that doesn’t just fill, but heals and satiates.
Served steaming hot, topped with chilies and infused with love, this hearty noodle soup will make you go for seconds.
Now, time for some Katutubo 101
sabaw - soup
maasim - sour/tangy
maanghang - hot and spicy
pagkaing ginhawa - comfort food
mangkok - bowl
lola - grandma, grandmother, nana
apo - grandkid, grandchild
manok - chicken
pampaasim - souring agent
sampalok - tamarind
binukaw - batuan fruit
kamias - bilimbi
kalamansi - Philippine lime
kangkong - water spinach
kamatis - tomato
luya - ginger root
sibuyas pula - red onion
bawang - garlic
Pre-Colonial Baybayin Cards #katutubo101 #BaybayinPoAtHindiAlibata
What’s your favourite noodle soup? Comment below and remember to share your photos on IG @amreyskitchen #amreyskitchen #amapolism #comfortfood #katutubo101 #pagkaingginhawa. Remember, sharing is loving.
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