Description
Green beans dance in a savory Filipino Adobong Sitaw, blending soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic into a classic comfort dish. Crisp, tangy flavors transport you to Manila’s bustling kitchens, offering a simple yet irresistible culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) pork belly, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 350 grams (12.3 ounces) string beans (sitaw), cut into 4-inch lengths
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium flame and render pork belly’s fat until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Incorporate diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until aromatics become translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour water, soy sauce, vinegar, and sprinkle ground black pepper into the pan, stirring to combine all liquid components.
- Introduce long beans into the simmering mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated with the tangy sauce.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow ingredients to gently simmer for 7-8 minutes until beans reach a tender-crisp texture.
- If a thicker consistency is desired, continue cooking uncovered to reduce sauce, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove from heat when beans are perfectly cooked and sauce has slightly thickened, creating a glossy coating.
- Transfer the adobong sitaw to a serving plate, allowing the robust flavors to meld together for a few moments before serving alongside steamed rice.
Notes
- Choose fatty pork belly for maximum flavor and tenderness, ensuring rich and juicy meat in every bite.
- Replace pork with tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version that maintains the classic adobo taste profile.
- Keep heat at medium-low to prevent burning and allow gradual flavor development during simmering process.
- Cook beans just until they’re bright green and slightly crisp to retain nutritional value and appealing crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 167 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg