APAN-APAN

An appetizer or side-dish that can add zest to your meal. Just be careful with the rice intake!

Prep time: 10 mins     Cook time: 15 mins     Serves: 4
Ingredients:

• 1 bunch kangkong, stems cut into 3", separate leaves
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 4 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 medium red onion, sliced
• 2 tsp guinamos dissolved in 1 Tbsp water (optional)
• 1 bunch kangkong, stems cut into 3", separate leaves
• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1/2 cup water

Directions: In a shallow pan, simmer kangkong stems until tender. Drain and set aside. Saute garlic and onions in oil. Add the blanched kangkong stems AND uncooked leaves. Season with salt. Add vinegar and water. Simmer for 3 minutes Remove from heat and serve.

My Notes:  After the onions, you can add the guinamos paste before the kangkong stems. In this case, I left out the guinamos as requested by the oldies at home. :-)