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Apan Apan

Apan Apan is a tangy, savory kangkong dish enriched with tulapho and bagoong alamang.

25 minutes · Serves 4

Ingredients for Apan Apan

  • Oil
  • 8 cloves garlic, pounded
  • 1 white onion, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons bagoong alamang or guinamos
  • 1/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 2 bunches kangkong, leaves and tender stems only
  • 3 cups tulapho
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper

How to cook Apan Apan

  1. 1.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté garlic and onion until the onion is soft.
  2. 2.Stir in bagoong alamang, add vinegar, and bring to a boil.
  3. 3.Add kangkong and tulapho, then toss with soy sauce for 2 minutes, until the greens wilt.
  4. 4.Season with salt if needed and black pepper, then serve immediately.
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