Description
Adobong Sitaw is a Filipino classic, where tender pork belly and crisp string beans are cooked in a savory and tangy adobo sauce made with soy sauce, vinegar, and a hint of sweetness. This simple yet delicious dish will surely satisfy your taste buds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 150 g pork belly, thinly sliced
- 350 g string beans (sitaw), cut into 4-inch lengths
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Fry the Pork: Start by frying the pork belly over medium heat until browned all over and some of its fat has rendered off.
- Saute Onions and Garlic: Add the onions and garlic to the pan. Sauté until the onions have softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Ingredients: Add the string beans, water, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and ground black pepper to the pan.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and let simmer for 5-10 minutes with a lid on. The beans should be tender, with a slight firmness when chewed.
- Dry Option (Optional): If you prefer the dish to be on the dry side, continue to simmer for a couple more minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once ready, serve hot with steamed rice and enjoy this flavorful Filipino dish!
Notes
- Adjust the sugar based on your preference for sweetness.
- For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf while simmering.
- If you prefer a more saucy adobo, reduce the simmering time.
- This dish pairs perfectly with steamed white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg