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Ginisang Sitaw with Bagoong
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How to Cook Sauteed String Beans with Shrimp Paste

Sauteed String Beans with Shrimp Paste is a savory and flavorful Filipino dish where crisp-tender snake beans are cooked with rich, umami-packed shrimp paste and tender pork.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Vegetable Recipes
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: ginisang sitaw, sauteed stringbeans
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Manny

Ingredients

  • 20 pcs string beans or sitaw cut into 2" long
  • 200 grams pork cut into small cubes
  • 5 pcs small gabi or taro roots peeled and cut into 4 pcs
  • 1 pc onion chopped
  • 3 pcs tomatoes sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/4 cup shrimp paste or bagoong alamang
  • 1 tsp. MSG (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil

Instructions

How to cook Sauteed String Beans with Shrimp Paste:

  • Boil pork cubes in 1/4 cup water. Cook until tender and set aside.
  • Saute garlic until brown. Add onion and tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add pork and bagoong alamang then stir cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add gabi and pour in 1/2 cup water. Cover and continue cooking.
  • Add string beans when taro roots are almost cooked.
  • Add another 1/2 cup water and cook until string beans are done but not overcooked.

Notes

Cooking Tips:

Do Not Overcook the Beans

To cook your green string beans to the perfect texture, you should cook them only until they are crisp-tender. Overcooking makes them mushy and that really detracts from the overall appeal of the dish. So, keep looking at your beans. The moment they turn a bright, fresh green, take them off the fire.

Balance the Saltiness of Shrimp Paste

Shrimp paste is very salty, so add a little bit at a time for better control. If excess has been added, adding a little water or tomatoes can dilute the flavor as desired. Taste along the way for an ideal balance.

Tenderize the Pork Properly

Boil the pork cubes until very tender, sauté it with some garlic, onions, and tomatoes. This makes sure the pork stays juicy and picks up savory flavors of shrimp paste. This tender pork raises the texture and richness value of the meal so that every bite does well.