Nutritious & Delicious Recipe for Adobong Sitaw at Talong Recipe
Looking for a healthy, flavorful, and budget-friendly Filipino dish? This recipe for Adobong Sitaw at Talong recipe is a must-try! Combining the natural goodness of string beans (sitaw) and eggplant (talong), this veggie adobo is not only easy to prepare but also packed with vitamins, minerals, and bold flavors. 😋
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🌱 Nutrient-rich – Sitaw (string beans) are an excellent source of fiber and vitamins, while talong (eggplant) provides antioxidants and essential minerals.
- 💰 Affordable & accessible – Both veggies are widely grown in the Philippines, making this dish budget-friendly for every household.
- 🍽️ Versatile serving option – Enjoy it as a hearty main dish or a tasty side dish to complement your meals.
- 🌿 Perfect for vegans – A plant-based twist on the classic Filipino adobo—meat-free but full of flavor!
The Filipino Adobo Twist
Traditionally, Filipino adobo is made with meat like pork or chicken 🥓🍗, but this version proves that vegetables can steal the spotlight! By simmering sitaw and talong in a savory blend of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and spices, you get that signature adobo richness—without the meat.
👩🍳 Easy Cooking Process
- 🧄 Sauté garlic, onions, and spices for a fragrant base.
- 🥬 Add the veggies and let them soak up all the delicious flavors.
- 🧂 Season with soy sauce and vinegar for that tangy, umami-packed adobo taste.
- 🌶️ Want some heat? Toss in chopped red chilies, chili flakes, or powder for a spicy kick!
With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a delicious, nutritious, and satisfying dish ready in no time! Whether you’re a vegan, health-conscious eater, or just craving a tasty veggie meal, this Adobong Sitaw at Talong is a fantastic choice!
🍲 Try it today and enjoy a healthier take on a Filipino classic! Share and enjoy the food.
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Delicious Recipe for Adobong Sitaw at Talong
Description
This recipe for adobong sitaw at talong is very easy to make, very nutritious and delicious. If you're looking for a recipe for sitaw (string beans) and talong (eggplant), this recipe is a great choice. Sitaw, or string beans, is a good vegetable, very healthy and nutritious to eat. Talong vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and also delicious. These kinds of vegetables can be prepared in many ways. In this recipe, we cook it as adobo, calling it "adobong sitaw at talong". Adobo recipes in the Philippines are commonly prepared with high-protein meat like pork and chicken and are not limited to vegetables like sitaw and talong.
This recipe is not so expensive to prepare since sitaw and talong are almost grown in any part of the Philippines, so the price is affordable for everyone. This affordable dish can be served as a main or side dish for the whole family. If you’re a vegan person, this recipe is a great one to try. Just simply prepare the vegetables, saute them, and season them with a certain seasoning. That’s it, but don’t forget to add vinegar to make the dish adobo. If you want it a bit spicy, just add a few chopped red chili's. If red chili's are not available, just add them with chili flakes or powder to make the dish spicy. Try to cook this easy Filipino adobong sitaw at talong dish. It is flavorful yet simple to prepare. Let’s cook, taste, and eat. Share and enjoy the food.
Ingredients
Instructions
Preparation:
Wash the vegetables. Cut the sitaw (string beans) into uniform lengths for about 2 inches then cut and slice lengthwise the talong (eggplant) in the same size to sitaw to ensure even cooking.
Peel off the skin of the garlic and onion, then chop them. Chop the red chili’s too.
Cooking:
In a pan or wok, heat up vegetable oil for sauteing over medium-low heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic and saute them until the garlic is aromatic and the onion is soft.
Add the talong slices, stir and cook for 2 minutes, then add the sitaw slices, stir and cook together.
Mix in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and brown sugar to taste.
Add 1/2 cup of water and vinegar, "don’t mix". Cook for a few minutes, covered.
Note: don’t overcook the vegetables. Keep the sitaw tender-crisp.Season with salt, ground black pepper, and a pinch of sugar to taste. Add the chopped red chili if you want the dish spicy (optional).
Mix it and taste it. Adjust the taste as necessary.
Transfer the dish to a serving bowl or plate. Serve hot adobong sitaw at talong dish.
Happy cooking, share and enjoy the food.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 3
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 81kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.3g1%
- Sodium 699mg30%
- Potassium 478mg14%
- Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
- Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
- Sugars 6.4g
- Protein 3.8g8%
- Calcium 5 mg
- Iron 8 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.