Adobong Sitaw
Adobong Sitaw is a classic Filipino vegetable dish made from long beans (sitaw) cooked in a savory and tangy sauce of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and onions. It's a staple home-cooked meal, often served with steamed rice, and is a popular way to prepare vegetables in Filipino cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally low in fat and provides a good source of dietary fiber and plant-based protein from the long beans. A typical serving contains roughly 150-200 calories, depending on the amount of oil and sauce used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 300 IU |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | 35 mg |
Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Adobong Sitaw showcases the core Filipino cooking technique of 'adobo' (braising in vinegar and soy sauce), applied to vegetables instead of the more common meats. It's a nutritious and flavorful way to incorporate more vegetables into a meal, reflecting the resourcefulness of Filipino home cooking.
