Philippines Recipe : Adobong Gulay

Philippines Recipe : Adobong Gulay

Ingredients:

* 1 onion, thinly sliced
* 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 tsp white peppercorn
* 2 bay leaves
* Oil for frying
* 500g eggplant, quartered and sliced 3cm
* 125 ml sweet soy sauce
* 60 ml vinegar
* ½ tsp black pepper
* A pinch of sugar

Making Philippines Recipe : Adobong Gulay
1. Heat oil. Add white peppercorn and bay leaves, stir for 1 minute.
2. Saute garlic till brown. Then add the onion and fry until translucent.
3. Add black pepper and sugar. Stir to mix. Then add the soy sauce and vinegar.
4. Lower to medium heat. Add eggplant and stir to mix.
5. Cover and let simmer for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the eggplant is soft but not mushy.
6. Stir occasionally. Add water if dish appears dry.
7. Serve with rice.