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Adobong Sitaw (String Beans Adobo)

Adobong Sitaw is a popular Filipino dish that consists of pieces of pork and string beans cooked in a delicious adobo sauce.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Keyword adobo, pork, string beans
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 242kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 1 lb pork belly or shoulder , cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar or more to taste
  • 1 ½ lbs string beans (sitaw) , cut into 2 inch pieces, discarding the ends
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and onions and sauté for 2 minutes or until onions are soft. Add pork and sauté until no longer pink, around 2 minutes. Add water and ½ tsp salt, bring to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer for 12 minutes, or until pork pieces are tender.
  • Add soy sauce, vinegar and string beans. Cover and simmer for another 12 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  • Adjust seasoning by adding more vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Potassium: 673mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1174IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg