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Filipino Sari Sari Recipe

Filipino Sari Sari is a traditional Filipino recipe that dates back to the Spanish colonial period. It is a simple dish made with a variety of ingredients that can be found in almost any Filipino household.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: Filipino Sari Sari Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 410kcal
Author: Bex Smith

Equipment

  • Large pan

Ingredients

  • 1000 grams of bite-sized pieces meat chicken or beef
  • 4 tablespoons shrimp paste
  • Assorted vegetables sliced eggplant okra, string beans
  • 4 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 2 medium onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon fish sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Steamed rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken or beef and cook until browned.
  • Once the meat is cooked, add in the shrimp paste and stir until well combined.
  • Add in the vegetables and cook until they are slightly softened.
  • Pour in the soy sauce and fish sauce, and mix everything together.
  • Let the dish simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meat is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve over steamed white rice and top with your choice of condiments, such as chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions, or chili peppers.

Notes

• Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
• Feel free to add more or less of the spices to suit your own tastes.
• If you are using canned or frozen vegetables, be sure to drain them first.
• You can also add other condiments, such as hot sauce or vinegar, to the dish.
• If you don’t have fish sauce, you can substitute soy sauce.
• You can also use other types of meat, such as beef or lamb, in this dish.
• Feel free to add additional vegetables or omit any of the ingredients if you don’t like them.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcal
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