Adobong Isaw (Small Intestine Adobo)

Ingredients for Adobong Isaw (Small Intestine Adobo)

• 2 lb pig or cow small intestine
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 6 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup cooking rice wine
• 1 tsp whole peppercorns
• 6 dried Thai chillies
• 4 1/2 cups water, divided
• 3 tsp salt, divided
• 4 dried bay leaves, divided
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp cooking oil

How to cook Adobong Isaw (Small Intestine Adobo)

1. 1.Bring 4 cups water to a boil with 2 teaspoons salt, rice wine, and 2 bay leaves. Add intestines and simmer until tender.
2. 2.Drain intestines, let cool enough to handle, and cut into 2-inch lengths.
3. 3.Heat oil in a wok over medium heat; sauté garlic and dried Thai chillies until fragrant.
4. 4.Add intestines and cook 1 minute. Add peppercorns, remaining bay leaves, soy sauce, vinegar, and remaining 1/2 cup water.
5. 5.Stir in remaining salt and sugar, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until sauce has evaporated and coated the intestines.
6. 6.Transfer to a serving plate and serve hot.