Adobong Sitaw Filipino Recipe

Adobong Sitaw - String Beans Cooked With Vinegar And Soy Sauce 

Adobong sitaw, just like any other typical adobo dish (chicken adobo for example), is cooked with reasonable amount of soy sauce and vinegar tossed with few more spices and ingredients. It is quite tasty and flavorful that goes along well with your favorite fried dish (fish or chicken).

Here is a complete, basic and easy to follow ingredients along with the instruction on how to cook adobong sitaw Filipino dish.

5 Delectable Filipino Foods For Weight Loss

My Top 5 Delicious And Flavorful Filipino Dishes That Can Efficiently Trim Down Your Weight

Research tells us that more and more people are worried about weight problems such as obesity. In the Philippines alone, it has been found out that there are about 24 -27 out of 100 people suffering from severe weight gain and this keeps on going higher and higher as years go by. Considering the nature of our very own Filipino foods and recipes, I actually will not wonder why most Filipinos can’t help but let go of their sexy figure and accept the fact that they are starting to get bigger and bigger despite the known health threats that they are bound to face if they tolerate their cravings.

I am entirely aware that Filipino cuisine is indeed irresistible and depriving yourself from eating such things would seem like the end of the world and this is sad. I am pretty sure that most people are torn between a battle of whether eating weight gaining Filipino food or not. Is this scenario familiar to you? If you are bound to have this dilemma then I guess, I have an answer to your problem. Being someone who would want to ensure a well trimmed figure, doesn't mean depriving yourself from enjoying the so called “Genuine Filipino Treat”. As a Filipino, you have to remember that there are these dishes which satisfy your taste buds yet help you maintain the ideal figure you want especially when eaten moderately. What we have for you are 5 Filipino Dishes that contain ingredients that could trim down your weight while you enjoy eating.

1. Bicol Express – I have read many articles that suggest eating spicy foods to boost your metabolism. The principle behind this idea is the fat burning effect given by Capsaicin, which is found in chili pepper.  Thus, we Filipino’s are so lucky to have a perfect Bicolano dish that would definitely fire your mouth with overwhelming spice.

Bicol Express

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2. Dinengdeng (Vegetable stew) – It is an Ilocano dish that is made from boiling vegetables particularly green leafy vegetables and tasted with a bit of Bagoong (fish paste). Merely thinking about this food makes me crave for a really healthy meal being set on my dinner table. Aside from the known vitamins and minerals given by vegetables, their fibrous nature makes it ideal for people to include this dish in their diets.

Dinengdeng

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3. Ginisang Kamatis(Sautéed Tomatoes) -  Aside from the lycopene content of tomatoes, health experts say that tomatoes are indeed low in calorie and this makes it an ideal “dieting” food for everyone. They found out that a large tomato has 33 calories while a smaller one has 22 calories. This then makes the genuine “Ginisang kamatis” a perfect side dish for someone who wishes to have good skin and good body figure.

Sauteed Tomatoes and Mozz with Fresh Basil and Olive Oil

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5 Mouth Watering Pinoy Desserts To Crave For - Filipino Foods With Low Cholesterol

With the alarming issue on the growing number of Filipinos who fall beyond the border line of having normal cholesterol level, several people nowadays practice healthy living and this includes picking the right food that is being served in each family’s table.  With this regard, we made a food article that suits your healthy lifestyle. What we have are 5 Most Suggested Low Cholesterol Filipino Desserts that are the suitable for your healthy family diet.

1. Malunggay Sherbet (Horse Radish Sherbet) – We are all aware that horse radish, which is commonly known as malunggay by locals, has the ability to heal various diseases including the increased cholesterol level of a person. We are also aware that people have also created various health products that are made from this ingredient. To name some, we already have malunggay capsules and malunggay tea but what we have for you right now is something which kids would even love. The Malunggay or Horse Radish Sherbet is a creation from a local restaurant in the Ilocos Province. Most people who had a taste of this dessert said that its creaminess wash away the tangy vegetable taste of horse radish. They also say that this dessert is best enjoyed when one squeezes “calamansi” over it.

Malunggay Sherbet (Horse Radish Sherbet) Image Credit - Chlorinated Brain

2. Broken Glass – Being taken from its appearance where this dish’s name was discovered, broken glass is a desert that is made from the combination of various colors of gelatin plus milk and some fruits that are molded together. Its outcome makes it look like a wonderful mosaic made from colored broken glasses. In addition to its palatable appearance, broken glass is also a must include dessert for people who are cholesterol conscious as gelatin is proven to be one of foods with low cholesterol content.

Cathedral Broken Windows Gelatin : Filipino Gulaman Dessert Image Credit - Elizabeth Q. Of asianinamericamag.com

Laksa Laksa (Bean Noodles with Vegetables)

Laksa Laksa or Bean Noodles with Vegetables is also an all time favorite of mine. This recipe or dish is best partnered with steamed rice and fried fish. This Filipino vegetable recipe is known to be a healthy food and perfect for diet conscious persons.

Check my Laksa recipe below. This will make 4 servings.

Laksa Recipe Ingredients:

* 3 tablespoons vegetable or corn oil
* 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
* 1 cup finely minced onion
* 1/2 cup cubed pork butt
* 1 cup shelled shrimps (use shells for shrimp juice)
* 1 cup diced squash
* 2 cups string beans cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* one 10-ounce package frozen lima beans
* 1 eggplant, diced and peeled
* 2 cups squash leaves or any green leafy vegetable
* 2 cups sotanghon, in water and drained
* 3 tablespoons patis or 1 tablespoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 1-1/2 cups shrimp juice or canned shrimp bisque

Laksa Recipe Cooking Procedure:

1). In a large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic and onion. Cook until garlic is brown and onion
transparent.

2). Add pork, shrimps and shrimp juice or bisque. Simmer until pork is
cooked.

3). Add string beans and lima beans.

4). Add eggplant, squash and squash leaves.

5). Add sotanghon. Simmer over moderate heat for 8 minutes.

Season with patis or salt and pepper. Serve hot. Enjoy.

Filipino Picadillo

Picadillo consists mainly of ground beef. Picadillo is mostly seen and served at countries like Cuba, Mexico, and other Latin American countries. Picadillo comes from the Spanish word, “picar” which means “to mince” or “to chop”.

Picadillo here in the Philippines (Filipino Picadillo) is made with beef and either potatoes or chayote (with other vegetables).

Ginisang Togue (Sauteed Bean Sprouts)

Ginisang Toge is a healthy vegetable dish or recipe. It is a sauteed Mung Bean Sprout with carrots, bell pepper, shrimp, and tofu.

Mung Bean Sprout or Togue is a popular and major bean sprout in Asia and widely used as an ingredient in quite number of Asian dishes.

Togue are normally cooked as vegetable lumpia or guinisa in Filipino households.

Togue Tofu

Ensaladang Talong Eggplant Salad

Eggplant Salad or Ensaladang Talong in the Philippines, is a kind of Filipino vegetable salad which consist of carefully grilled eggplant, tomatoes, and onions.

Ensaladang talong is perfect as a side dish and is best if partnered with grilled fish and meat. Eggplant salad best complements main dishes that are dry or fried, like fried pork, fried tilapia and daing na bangus.

Ensaladang Talong Recipe Ingredients:

* 2 pieces Chinese eggplant (not the fat aubergines commonly)

* 2 medium sized tomatoes

* 1 medium sized onion

* ¾ cup white vinegar

* ½ tsp salt

* ¼ tsp ground black pepper

* 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong) (optional)

How To Make Ensaladang Talong (Eggplant Salad):

1). Grill the eggplant (or cook directly on stove top). This will result into drier eggplant which is easier to peel.

2). Peel the skin, cut the stem, and mash lightly using a fork.

3). Cube the tomatoes and onion.

4). Combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, mashed eggplant, salt, ground black pepper, and vinegar then toss to mix the ingredients.

5). Top with shrimp paste. (Optional)

Your healthy and delicious eggplant salad is now ready! Enjoy!

Note: Image above may vary with the end result of this recipe. Image posted is for presentation purposes only.

Ensaladang Talong Image by mobile247 shared via Flickr under a Creative Commons license.

Kilawing Sibuyas

Kilawin Sibuyas is one of my personal all time favorite side dish for fried fish. It really adds something extraordinary to any plain fried fish along with hot steamed rice on the plate. Likme, for sure, you will also love this kilawing sibuyas recipe which is, really easy to follow.

Kilawing Sibuyas Recipe Ingredients:

* 1/4 cup cooking oil
* 2 heads garlic, crushed
* 1/2 kilo steamed fish - galunggong, flaked
* 1 kg white onions, sliced thinly
* 1/2 cup vinegar
* 1 tsp. salt
* 1 tsp. black pepper ground
2 pc siling haba, finger-like peppers

Kilawing Sibuyas Cooking Procedure:

1). Heat oil in a wok. Saute garlic and flakes galunggong over high heat.

2). Set aside the garlic and galunggong to one side of the pan. Add the onions. Saute until onions are transparent.

3). Add vinegar, salt and pepper. Blend in the garlic and the galunggong.

4). Add the siling haba (green chilies).

5). Boil uncovered for at least 10 minutes without stirring.

6). Serve immediately after 10 minutes.

Note: You can add more green chilies (siling haba) to make it more hotter.

Adobong Kangkong (River Spinach)

Adobong Kangkong is one of the authentic Filipino dishes that I really love. It was pretty easy and basic to prepare and cook, and for sure, you will love this recipe too.

Adobong Kangkong Image Via foodpick.me

Adobong Kangkong Ingredients:

* 1 big bowl of kangkong (river spinach)
* 1/4 kilo of pork, cut into small pieces
* 1/4 cup of vinegar
* 1/4 cup soy sauce
* 5 cloves of garlic, minced
* 1 onion, diced
* 2 laurel leaves (bay leaves)
* 1 cup pork stock (broth) or bouillon pork cube dissolved in water
* Salt and pepper to taste

Adobong Kangkong Cooking Procedure:

1). Saute garlic and onions in a big pan then add the pork. Allow the pork to brown and oil for a few minutes.

2). Add a cup of pork stock (or bouillon cube dissolved in water or plain water), laurel leaves, soy sauce, some salt and bring to a boil.

3). Let simmer then add the vinegar. Do not stir for 5 minutes.

4). Add the kangkong stalks first and cook for 1 minute then add the kangkong leaves. Continue cooking until the vegetable is done.

Best serve with hot rice. Enjoy.

Ampalaya Guisado (Sauteed Bitter Gourd)

Ampalaya Guisado is an authentic Filipino vegetable dish made by sauteing bitter gourd in garlic, onion and tomatoes and finished off by topping with beaten egg. It is a healthy recipe or dish that most of the Filipino loves to eat.

As we all know, Bitter Gourd or Ampalaya is known to lower sugar levels and thus, good for diabetics. Also effective in treating hypertension, constipation, and the juice is said to be a good blood purifier.

Ampalaya Con Carne - Beef Ampalaya

Ampalaya Con Carne is a very popular Filipino vegetable dish. Beef Ampalaya or Ampalaya Con Carne is one of the famous among the Ampalaya dish variety.

Ampalaya is also known as bitter melon or bitter gourd. You can eliminate or at least, lessen the bitterness of this vegetable by washing the sliced fruit on running water and soak them in a container filled with cold water and let it sit for 5-15 minutes before cooking.

Ampalaya Con Carne Image By  Erwin P. via Yelp.Com

Beef Ampalaya Ingredients:

* 1/2 lbs. ampalaya, sliced 1/4" thick crosswise

* 1/2 lbs. beef, cut into strips

* 1 onion, sliced

* 1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced

* 1 tbsp. garlic, pounded

* 1-1/2 cups beef broth

* 3 tsps. soy sauce

* 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

* 2 tbsp. flour

* salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1). Cook ampalaya in boiling water until half done and set aside.

2). Boil beef in seasoned water until tender. Drain and set aside. (You can use the broth later)

3). Saute onion, garlic and tomatoes in cooking oil.

4). Add flour and continue stirring to blend well. Add beef broth and continue stirring until it thickens.

5). Add beef and ampalaya. Add seasonings and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

This recipe makes 4 servings. Enjoy with hot steamed rice.