Meaty pork adobo out, Adobong Sitaw Recipe Without Meat in! This simple dish from the Philippines is made with green beans in a flavorful soy-based sauce. No special cooking methods needed for this great dish!
You’ll also love trying Ginataang Kalabasa or Vegetarian Chicken Adobo!
Ingredient Notes
See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and complete instructions.
- Garlic – Use fresh minced garlic for a more adobo flavor. A vegetable oil can be used to sautee it.
- Soy sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce – Both work well, but vegetarian oyster sauce adds extra umami.
- Brown sugar – This gently balances the salt and vinegar.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended since the sitaw can turn mushy.
FAQs
Best Adobong Sitaw Without Meat
A delicious, easy-to-make Filipino vegetable dish, this adobong sitaw features a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and savory flavors—no meat needed!
Servings: -4 servings
Calories: 160kcal
Ingredients
- ½ pound (¼ kilo) String beans (sitaw) cut into 2-3 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 2 Bay leaves or 5 peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons Vinegar
- ½ cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar add 1 more tablespoon if you prefer it sweeter
- 1 -2 teaspoons Salt to taste
- Pinch of ground black pepper
- Pinch of mushroom seasoning optional
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
- Wash and cut the string beans into 2–3 inch pieces.
- Mince the garlic and slice the onion.
Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and onion until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Cook the String Beans
- Add the string beans to the pan and stir-fry for about 2 minutes, or until they turn bright green.
- Cover the pan and let it simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Add the Sauce and Seasonings
- Pour in the water, then add the vinegar and soy sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce). Stir well.
- Cover and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes.
Season and Finish
- Add bay leaves, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and mushroom seasoning (if using).
- Mix well and continue cooking until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the string beans.
Serve
- Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy hot with steamed rice.
Serving: 1gCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 816mgPotassium: 262mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 527IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
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Lizzy says
Lainey, love your filipino recipes! I can't wait to try this and it seem's so easy to make!
Kian Cablinda says
Reminds me of my mom's breakfast meals <3
Ching says
This is one of my favorite Filipino dishes! Budget-friendly, savory, and healthy! 🙂