One of the best things to eat on a rainy day is sinigang, a sour soup made of tamarind juice and either fish, pork or shrimp. But if you have leftovers of this soup, you might want to know how long it will last in the fridge.
As a general rule, sinigag will last 2-3 days in the fridge. While sinigang doesn’t spoil easily, it is also not a dish that will keep in the fridge for more than a few days. Sinigang is spoiled if it has bubbles and has a distinct acrid smell.
Still not sure if your sinigang is ok to eat? Keep reading to find out.
Does sinigang spoil easily?
The next time you have a craving for sinigang, you might be wondering how long you can keep the leftovers before they go bad. Sinigang is a type of soup that is popular in the Philippines and is made with meat or seafood that is cooked in a sour broth. The good news is that sinigang will generally last for the same amount of time as other soups, which is around 2-3 days.
If you live in a fairly cool climate, sinigang can stay out of the fridge even overnight (yes, overnight!) and it will still be good to eat. Ihave done this for many years, where I would make a large batch of sinigang and then forget to put it in the fridge when I go to bed. The next day, I will pack a bit to bring to work, and then put the rest in the fridge. I could still eat the rest the day after with no issues.
That is to say, if you are preparing the food for yourself and your own family, and you know how sensitive everyone is to food, then you can definitely keep sinigang in the fridge for up to 5 days before reheating and eating this dish. However, if you are serving this at a gathering or even for other people, I would caution against doing this, as you don’t know how sensitive people’s stomachs are.
At the same time, when you do decide to warm up your sinigang, make sure you warm it really well on stovetop and let it boil for a few minutes before turning off the stove and serving the dish.
With all that said, here are a few things that you can do to help it last even longer:
- First, make sure to store sinigang in the fridge as soon as it has cooled down.
- If you leave it out at room temperature, it will spoil more quickly. In addition, try to eat sinigang within a few days of making it.
- If you notice any bubbles or an acrid smell, it’s best to throw it out.
With these tips in mind, you can enjoy sinigang without having to worry about food poisoning.
By the way, I wrote a post on the best way to store sinigang here.
How many days can sinigang last?
As a general rule, sinigang should be good in the fridge for 2-3 days. Sinigang is a delicious Filipino soup that is typically made with pork, fish, shrimp, or beef. If you accidentally made a lot, don’t worry, leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. If you would like to keep it for longer, make sure to freeze the sinigang. This will allow it to still be good for up to 3 months.
If you want to know the best way to reheat sinigang, click here to read the article.
Do you have to refrigerate sinigang?
So, do you have to refrigerate sinigang? The answer is, it depends. There are many factors that will help you determine if you should take more precautions in serving, storing and warming up your food.
These factors are:
- Did you cook the food yourself? Will you be serving it to the public, or only to yourself and your family?
- Did you use a serving spoon when serving the food? Did saliva touch the food when you were eating?
- Do you have a sensitive stomach or a fairly strong/tolerant one?
- Do you live in a warm or cool climate?
If you determined that you won’t be serving it to the general public and that you have a fairly tolerant stomach, truthfully, you can even leave out sinigang overnight and it will still be good for the next day. And, if you’re planning on eating it within the same day, then refrigeration isn’t necessarily required, unless you live in a hot climate.
However, if you want to keep the sinigang for a few days, then refrigerating it is a must. This will help to extend its shelf life and prevent the growth of bacteria.
How to store sinigang in the fridge?
If you’re like me, you love sinigang. It’s the perfect combination of sour, salty, and savory, and it always hits the spot. But sometimes, you want to make a big batch so you can have leftovers. If that’s the case, here are some tips on how to store sinigang in the fridge so it stays fresh and delicious.
First of all, make sure the soup has completely cooled down before you put it in the fridge. Hot soup will cause condensation, which can lead to bacterial growth. Once it’s cooled, transfer the soup to an airtight container. This will help prevent freezer burn.
Next, separate out the liquids from the solids. If possible, put the liquids in a separate container from the meat and vegetables. This will help prevent sogginess. Leafy vegetables can also be stored separately from the rest of the ingredients. Again, this will help to keep them crisp.
With these tips in mind, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious sinigang for days to come!
Curious as to how long sinigang lasts in the fridge? Read this post to find out.
Is sinigang supposed to be sour?
Sinigang is a Filipino soup that is traditionally made with tamarind juice, giving it a sour flavor. Other common ingredients include tomatoes, kamias, and guava. In addition to these, sinigang also has a type of meat included in the dish: either fish or pork. The sourness of sinigang is what sets it apart from other soups, and it is this characteristic that many people enjoy.
One peculiar thing about sinigang is that it naturally has a sour taste to it because of the ingredients used. That means that it is so much more difficult to figure out if the food is spoiled after it has been stored in the fridge after a few days. One of the only telling ways to do this is if it has bubbles and if it has a sour taste/smell that is distinctly different from the ‘fresh’ sour taste when first cooked.