Adobo de Campesino

Ingredients for Adobo de Campesino

• Oil
• 1 whole garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon annatto powder
• 750 g pork belly, cubed
• 1/3 cup water, plus a little more if needed
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons whole peppercorns
• 250 g green beans (bitsuelas), sitaw, or sigarilyas, trimmed

How to cook Adobo de Campesino

1. 1.Sauté garlic in oil over low heat until golden; remove and reserve.
2. 2.Stir-fry annatto powder briefly in the oil until it colors the oil red.
3. 3.Raise heat to high, add pork, and fry until browned on all sides.
4. 4.Add water, vinegar, fish sauce, bay leaves, and peppercorns; boil, then simmer on low for 45 minutes.
5. 5.Cook over medium heat until the liquid nearly dries and pork begins frying again; add beans and stir-fry 5 minutes.
6. 6.Add a little water and simmer 5 minutes, until beans are tender; top with reserved garlic and serve.