Filipino Vegetable Adobo

Engrossed's Note:

Another recipe from "The Philippine Cookbook". Haven't tried it yet. Bet it's tasty. Serve with sticky rice.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs spinach (authentic is kangkong "swamp cabbage") or 2 lbs mustard greens (authentic is kangkong "swamp cabbage")
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (original calls for 1/2 cup!)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice or 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• salt (original calls for 1/2 tablespoon!)
• fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Wash and sort spinach or greens.
2. Separate leaves and cut stems into 1-inch lengths.
3. Saute garlic in oil, and when it is golden brown, add the spinach or greens, lemon or lime juice, soy sauce and salt.
4. Cover and bring to a boil. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve hot with sticky rice.

Reviews

[Sharon123]

So simple, and so good! I used collard greens, added a little water and let it cook a little longer. Left out the soy sauce. Delicious! Thank you!