Adobong Sitaw

Adobong sitaw is another variant of classic Filipino adobo. It consist of string beans and meat braised in soy sauce, vinegar and spices. It can be cooked with chicken, pork or both, with liver or without. Some used crispy pork(liempo), mushrooms and tofu cubes as alternative protein base. Ideally, sauce should be naturally thick and oily but this is very delicious. This recipe is so easy to cook.

Estimated cooking time: 40-50 minutes. Good for 2-3 person.

Ingredients:

1/4 kilo ground lean pork or pork belly, cut into small cubes or strips
1 bunch string beans(sitaw), cut into 2-inch lengths and ends discarded
1 head garlic; minced
1 medium onion; sliced
3 tablespoons of soy sauce
3 tablespoons of vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 bay leaf
black pepper
cooking oil
sugar
salt(as needed)
1-2 hardboiled eggs(optional)

Procedures:
1. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Saute garlic and onion.
3. Add ground pork, sprinkle lightly with salt and black pepper.
4. Continue sauteing until pork color turn to brown.
5. Pour in vinegar and bay leaf. Continue to cook until vinegar is absorbed.
6. Pour in soy sauce and water, stir well.
7. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
8. Add string beans, stir and simmer for another 10-15 minutes or until string beans in tender.
9. Season with sugar and salt according to taste.
10. Garnish with quarter of hardboiled eggs, serve hot and enjoy!