Adobong Sitaw (Filipino String Bean Adobo)

Steps

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1. 1
   Heat the wok until very hot. Add the pork belly slices without oil and sear quickly to render out the pork's fat, which will be used for cooking.
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2. 2
   Once the pork has rendered fat, push it to the side and fry the crushed garlic in the pork fat until fragrant and beginning to brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
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   Add the sliced onion and stir-fry with the garlic for 10–15 seconds, then add the cooked pork back in. Fry everything together for 1–1½ minutes, stirring well to combine and prevent burning.
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4. 4
   Once the onion is softened, add the soy sauce and vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 1 minute, allowing the flavors to meld.
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   Add 1 cup of water and cover the pot. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook until the pork is very tender. Add more water as needed to keep the pork covered while it cooks through.
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   Once the pork is tender, add more water to the pot. Turn the heat to high to bring everything to a boil, then add the cleaned and cut string beans.
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   Cook the string beans to your preferred texture—some prefer them slightly crisp and green, others want them very tender. Stir occasionally and cook until you achieve the desired doneness.
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   Add the sugar to balance the flavors, then season with salt and black pepper. The creator recommends using plenty of black pepper for best taste. Stir well to combine.
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9. 9
   Transfer the finished adobong sitaw to a serving plate or bowl and serve hot alongside plain white rice.
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