Here's a healthy, savory, and easy Adobong Labong recipe that is made with bamboo shoots, vinegar, soy sauce, and spices. It is a simple yet delicious dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner and one of the easy Filipino recipes that you can try!
Looking for delicious Filipino dishes? Try my Adobong Kangkong, Easy Laing, Lumpia in a Bowl, and this delicious Kangkong with Quail Eggs.
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What is Adobong Labong?
Adobong Labong (Bamboo Shoots Adobo) is a simple and tasty Filipino dish made with bamboo shoots, vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. It's a traditional stew from the Philippines.
Usually, it's made with pork and shrimp, but this vegetarian version uses vegetarian meat, oyster mushroom sauce, and vegetable broth. You can eat it as a main dish or side dish with warm rice for a healthy lunch or dinner. This adobo has a yummy mix of tangy and savory flavors!
The cooked bamboo shoots or labong are often used in Philippine cuisine. They can be cooked with coconut milk for ginataang labong or stir-fried for ginisang labong, or made into this tasty bamboo shoot adobo. This Filipino food is definitely worth trying!
Health Benefits of Bamboo Shoots (Labong)
- Lower cholesterol
- Lower blood sugar
- Help your immune system
- Improve your breathing
- Have lots of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients
- Full of antioxidants and antibacterial properties
Substitutions
- Vegetarian Meat: Substitute with regular luncheon meat, tofu, or tempeh.
- Vegetable Broth: Replace with chicken broth or water.
- Oyster Mushroom Sauce: Use regular oyster sauce or mushroom soy sauce.
Variations
- Vegetarian: Use tofu or tempeh instead of vegetarian luncheon meat.
- Spicy Twist: Add sliced chili peppers for a spicy kick.
- Ginger Infusion: Add fresh ginger slices for a zesty twist.
Storage
- Store any leftover bamboo shoots in an airtight container in the fridge. Make sure they are immersed in cold fresh water, which should be changed daily. Use within 3 to 7 days.
Top Tips
- If you're using fresh bamboo shoots, peel the skin and boil them with a teaspoon of salt for about 20-30 minutes until they're half-cooked, not bitter, and a bit crunchy. This helps remove toxins.
- Drain and rinse the boiled bamboo shoots to get rid of the smell.
- If you're using canned bamboo shoots, soak them in fresh water for an hour before using to get rid of the slippery feel.
- To save time, use canned or vacuum-packed bamboo shoots instead of fresh ones.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- vegetable oil
- vegetarian luncheon meat
- sweet onions
- garlic cloves
- labong or bamboo shoots
- vegetable broth
- white vinegar
- soy sauce
- oyster mushroom sauce
- bay leaf
- salt
- ground black pepper
Instructions
Add vegetable cooking oil in a heated skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced luncheon meat until browned:
Let it slide into the side and saute sweet onions for a minute. Add minced garlic and labong. Then, sauté for another 3 minutes while stirring constantly:
Add vegetable broth, white vinegar, soy sauce, oyster mushroom sauce, and bay leaf. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil; reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and ground black pepper:
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Adobong Labong
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ cup vegetarian luncheon meat diced
- ½ cup sweet onions thinly sliced
- 2 cups bamboo shoots
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ⅛ cup white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster mushroom sauce
- 2 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil.
- Next sauté diced luncheon meat until browned.
- Push the luncheon meat to the side, then add sweet onions and sauté for a minute.
- Add minced garlic, bamboo shoots (labong) and sauté for another 3 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Add vegetable broth, white vinegar, soy sauce, oyster mushroom sauce, bay leaf, and mix well.
- Then cover with a lid, and bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce to a simmer for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
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Lainey says
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Julius says
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Liz L says
I absolutely love how easy this recipe is to follow! The steps are clear and straightforward, making it perfect even for beginners. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe!