Tuesday's Cupful: Pork Ribs Adobo w/ Spinach

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Post originally from April 1, 2013

A healthier serving

There are many different versions of adobo.  This one includes spinach so expect more nutrition in every bite.  Here’s the recipe:

What you will need:

1 large stock pot w/ lid

1 wooden spoon

2 and ½ lbs pork riblets, cut into pieces

1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

3 tbspns soy paste

2 tbspns canola oil

1 cup water

1 bunch spinach, chopped
1 zuchinni, chopped small

Pinch of salt and pepper

Cooking & Directions:

Heat pot at medium-high heat.  Add cooking oil, onion, and garlic.  Let ingredients sautee.  Stir well until onion turns translucent.  Pour in pork riblets and let them brown for 10 minutes.  Pour in water and reduce heat to medium-low.  Let pork braise for 25 minutes in covered pot.  Mix in soy paste and add veggies to braising ingredients.  Mix well.  Throw in pinch of salt and pepper.  Let ingredients braise for another 15 to 20 minutes.  Serve with steamed rice or brown rice.