Adobo

Adobo is a cooking process and technique native to the Philippines. The word "adobo" comes from the Spanish word adobar, which means "to marinate" or "to pickle." Adobo is a combination of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black peppercorns. It is typically used as a marinade or seasoning, but can also be used as a base for soups and stews.

Adobo was introduced to the Philippines by the Spanish during their colonial period. The Spaniards used adobo to preserve meat, fish, and other food. Adobo quickly became a popular cooking method among the Filipinos.

There are many variations of adobo recipes. The most common adobo recipe uses chicken or pork. Other common ingredients include shrimp, squid, and vegetables. Adobo can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baked, grilled, fried, and stewed.

Advice

Making adobo is a relatively simple process and can be a great way to enjoy a delicious meal. Start with good quality ingredients and make sure your chicken is fresh. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, and pepper for at least an hour before cooking. When it comes time to cook, use a large pot or skillet and heat up some oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken and brown it on both sides. Then, reduce the heat to low and add some water and seasonings. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and let it simmer for about an hour. Once the chicken is cooked through, you can serve it with white rice and a side dish of your choice. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Chicken Adobo

  • rice vinegar
  • black pepper
  • soy sauce
  • coconut milk
  • garlic
  • bay leaf
  • bird eye chily
  • chicken thigh
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Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo

  • rice
  • coconut milk
  • coconut vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
  • coconut oil
  • black peppercorn
  • chicken drumstick
  • bay leaf
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Cauliflower Adobo

  • salt
  • cauliflower
  • thai chile
  • rice wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • light brown sugar
  • canola oil
  • bay leaf
  • green onion
  • soy sauce
  • garlic
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Beef Short-Rib Adobo

  • black pepper
  • chicken stock
  • apple cider vinegar
  • coconut milk
  • garlic
  • soy sauce
  • salt
  • beef short rib
  • oil
  • bay leaf
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Pineapple Pork Adobo

  • salt
  • white rice
  • black peppercorn
  • pineapple
  • datu puti soy sauce
  • onion
  • oyster sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • pork shoulder
  • cane vinegar
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
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Oven-Roasted Chicken Adobo

  • garlic fried rice
  • johnny seasoning salt
  • onion
  • cane vinegar
  • black pepper ground
  • soy sauce
  • vegetable oil
  • knorr liquid seasoning
  • bay leaf
  • chicken thigh
  • garlic
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Easiest Chicken Adobo

  • black pepper
  • white rice
  • light
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • green chile
  • white vinegar
  • soy sauce
  • chicken leg
  • bay leaf
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Filipino Chicken Adobo

  • rice
  • rice vinegar
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • black peppercorn
  • canola oil
  • palm sugar
  • bay leaf
  • thai chile
  • soy sauce
  • chicken drumstick
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Instant Pot Chicken Adobo

  • onion
  • sugar
  • vegetable oil
  • white vinegar
  • black pepper
  • bay leaf
  • jalapeño
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • chicken thigh
  • garlic
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Chicken Adobo

  • rice
  • brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • black peppercorn
  • bay leaf
  • canola oil
  • chicken thigh
  • white vinegar
  • green onion
  • garlic
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Yellow Chicken Adobo

  • cheesecloth layer
  • salt
  • pumpkin seed
  • sugarcane vinegar
  • red pepper flake
  • ginger
  • onion
  • bay leaf
  • cauliflower
  • coconut
  • kabocha squash
  • black peppercorn
  • turmeric
  • coconut milk
  • shallot
  • honey
  • vegetable oil
  • chicken leg
  • garlic
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Carne Adobo

  • charro bean
  • salt
  • recado adobo
  • salsa molcajete
  • salt
  • flageolet bean
  • kidney bean
  • tomato
  • navy bean
  • black bean
  • cilantro
  • mexican marigold
  • bay leaf
  • thyme
  • applewood smoked bacon
  • spinach
  • black peppercorn
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • spanish chorizo
  • cinnamon
  • jalapeño
  • onion
  • key lime
  • ham stock
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • jalapeño
  • chipotle
  • onion
  • garlic
  • blue corn tortilla
  • chihuahua cheese
  • tomatillo
  • beef tenderloin steak
  • tomato
  • squash blossom
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Chicken Adobo

  • canola oil
  • black pepper
  • chicken thigh
  • brown sugar
  • bay leaf
  • jalapenos chily
  • soy sauce
  • white vinegar
  • garlic
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Pork Adobo

  • brown sugar
  • black peppercorn
  • soy sauce
  • white vinegar
  • pork shoulder
  • oil
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
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Adobo

  • ancho chile
  • cumin
  • salt
  • white vinegar
  • lemon juice
  • orange juice
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • water
  • brown sugar
  • tomato paste
  • onion
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
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Pork Adobo

  • pati
  • palm vinegar
  • black peppercorn
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • lard
  • pork shoulder
  • soy sauce
  • white rice
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Lamb Adobo

  • adobo sauce
  • canela ch [mexican cinnamon]
  • clove
  • garlic
  • brown sugar
  • apple cider vinegar
  • mexican oregano
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • cumin
  • bay leaf
  • orange juice
  • ancho chile
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Pork Adobo

  • pepper
  • rice
  • vegetable oil
  • peanut
  • pork rib
  • bell pepper
  • soy sauce
  • rice vinegar
  • garlic
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Chicken Adobo

  • salt
  • grain white rice
  • coconut
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • black peppercorn
  • chicken leg
  • chicken thigh

Ingredient Breakdown

 
garlic
bay leaf
soy sauce
black peppercorn
salt
black pepper
white vinegar
onion
vegetable oil
chicken thigh
coconut milk
canola oil
brown sugar
rice vinegar
white rice
chicken leg
rice
green onion
chicken stock
oil
water
pork shoulder
jalapeño
red pepper flake
chicken drumstick
cauliflower
thai chile
apple cider vinegar
beef short rib
cane vinegar
ginger
coconut
tomato
cilantro
olive oil
ancho chile
cumin
orange juice
bird eye chily
coconut vinegar
coconut oil
rice wine vinegar
light brown sugar
brown onion
green onions scallion
pineapple
datu puti soy sauce
oyster sauce
chicken wing
garlic fried rice
johnny seasoning salt
black pepper ground
knorr liquid seasoning
light
green chile
palm sugar
sugar
cheesecloth layer
pumpkin seed
sugarcane vinegar
kabocha squash
turmeric
shallot
honey
charro bean
recado adobo
salsa molcajete
flageolet bean
kidney bean
navy bean
black bean
mexican marigold
thyme
applewood smoked bacon
spinach
coriander seed
cumin seed
spanish chorizo
cinnamon
key lime
ham stock
chipotle
blue corn tortilla
chihuahua cheese
tomatillo
beef tenderloin steak
squash blossom
jalapenos chily
lemon juice
tomato paste
pati
palm vinegar
lard
adobo sauce
canela ch [mexican cinnamon]
clove
mexican oregano
chicken liver
annatto seed
sherry vinegar
red thai chile
pepper
peanut
pork rib
bell pepper
grain white rice

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • garlic 44%
  • bay leaf 41%
  • soy sauce 34%

Common Ingredients

  • black peppercorn 22%

Usual Ingredients

  • black pepper 20%
  • salt 17%
  • white vinegar 17%
  • chicken thigh 15%
  • onion 15%
  • vegetable oil 15%
  • brown sugar 12%
  • canola oil 12%
  • coconut milk 12%