From root: sigang
Usage Note
Pansigang refers to any ingredient used to provide the sour flavor to the soup, such as tamarind powder mixes or fresh calamansi. You might ask for it specifically at a market when preparing to cook.
Examples
" Wala tayong pansigang. "
Natural Translation
We don't have any souring ingredient.
Literal Translation
None we of souring-ingredient.
" Kumuha ka ng sampalok na pansigang. "
Natural Translation
Get some tamarind to use for souring the soup.
Literal Translation
Get you of tamarind that is for-souring.
" Kung wala kang sariwang sampalok, puwede mong gamiting pansigang ang sobrang tamarind mix na nasa cabinet. "
Natural Translation
If you don't have fresh tamarind, you can use the leftover tamarind mix in the cabinet as your souring ingredient.
Literal Translation
If none you of-fresh tamarind, can by-you to-use-as souring-ingredient the leftover tamarind mix that in-the cabinet.
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