Adobong Sitaw with Lechon Kawali

Ingredients for Adobong Sitaw with Lechon Kawali

• 12 snake beans (sitaw), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 oz pork belly, cubed
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tbsp vinegar
• 4 cups water
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups cooking oil

How to cook Adobong Sitaw with Lechon Kawali

1. 1.Boil pork belly in 4 cups water, covered over medium heat, for 30 minutes. Cool pork and reserve 1 cup cooking liquid.
2. 2.Season pork with salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fry in hot oil until light brown and crisp; drain.
3. 3.Heat 3 tablespoons frying oil and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
4. 4.Add sitaw and stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and reserved pork liquid; cook 5–8 minutes.
5. 5.Add vinegar and bring back to a boil. Stir in onion powder and remaining pepper.
6. 6.Transfer sitaw to a bowl and top with crispy lechon kawali.