9 Best String Beans Filipino Sitaw Recipes
Sitaw or string beans are used a lot in Filipino cooking because they work so well in stews and soups. Here are the best recipes you can make with them.
Servings 5 people
Calories 278kcal
Cost $1
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup long beans (sitaw) ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
Instructions
- When cooking with sitaw, you should first add your aromatics like onions, garlic, and ginger with oil until translucent.
- Add your protein, like chicken or beef and cook and then add vegetables that are harder or you don't mind soft like tomatoes, carrots, or bell pepper.
- Only then add the sitaw. The string beans should be cooked until it is tender but still crisp. This usually takes 3-5 minutes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal
