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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