Adobong Kangkong (water spinach)
Adobong Kangkong (water spinach)

Hello everybody, hope you are having an amazing day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, adobong kangkong (water spinach). One of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Adobong Kangkong (water spinach) is one of the most popular of current trending meals in the world. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They’re nice and they look fantastic. Adobong Kangkong (water spinach) is something that I have loved my entire life.

Water Spinach which is locally known as Kangkong is the main ingredient for this healthy Adobong Kangkong Recipe. There are several varieties of Kangkong. In the Philippines, the most common variety is the wide-leaf ones; these are usually seen floating (if not intentionally grown) in watery areas.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few components. You can cook adobong kangkong (water spinach) using 9 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Adobong Kangkong (water spinach):
  1. Take 1 bunch kangkong
  2. Prepare 1 tbsp oil
  3. Prepare 1 small onion, minced
  4. Prepare 7 cloves garlic, minced
  5. Get 1/2 lb pork belly cut 1/4 inch thick
  6. Prepare 1/2 cup vinegar
  7. Get 1/3 cup soy sauce
  8. Prepare 1/2 cup water
  9. Get Pepper and salt for taste

Adobong kangkong is commonly called as apan-apan in Iloilo. We have two recipe version you can try! You can substitute pork with fried tokwa for a no meat recipe. Pour water, soy sauce and vinegar.

Instructions to make Adobong Kangkong (water spinach):
  1. Trim about 2 inches from kangkong stalks and discard. Cut into 3 inch lengths, separating the sturdier stalks from the leaves. Wash thoroughly and drain well.
  2. Take a wok and put heat oil on high. Add onions and garlic and cook for 2 minutes
  3. Add pork and cook stirring regularly until lightly browned. About 5 minutes
  4. Add vinegar and bring to boil. Continue cooking for 2 minutes then add soy sauce and water and bring to boil
  5. Lower heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until pork is tender and sauce is reduced. Season with salt and pepper
  6. Increase heat to high and add kangkong stalks and cook for 2 minutes stirring regularly
  7. Add kangkong leaves and cook for another 2 minutes or until wilted and covered with sauce
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with fried garlic bits if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Add salt and pepper to taste. Adobong Kangkong is a dish made up of Kangkong Leaves or Water Spinach it is also known as Swamp Cabbage. Adobo is an authentic Filipino recipe; the ingredients are easy to find and not expensive. Adobong Kangkong is a vegetable version of adobo made with kangkong or water spinach simmered in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic. So while this adobong kangkong can be prepared healthier sans meat, with tofu or lean pork cuts, I prefer fatty pork belly strips for best flavor.

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