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
Chicken Adobo
- rice vinegar
- black pepper
- soy sauce
- coconut milk
- garlic
- bay leaf
- bird eye chily
- chicken thigh
Coconut Milk Chicken Adobo
- rice
- coconut milk
- coconut vinegar
- soy sauce
- red pepper flake
- garlic
- coconut oil
- black peppercorn
- chicken drumstick
- bay leaf
Cauliflower Adobo
- salt
- cauliflower
- thai chile
- rice wine vinegar
- black pepper
- light brown sugar
- canola oil
- bay leaf
- green onion
- soy sauce
- garlic
Beef Short-Rib Adobo
- black pepper
- chicken stock
- apple cider vinegar
- coconut milk
- garlic
- soy sauce
- salt
- beef short rib
- oil
- bay leaf
Filipino Chicken Adobo (Flavour Kapow!)
- black pepper
- brown onion
- water
- white vinegar
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- oil
- green onions scallion
- garlic
- bay leaf
- chicken thigh
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
Tita Em’s Chicken Wings Adobo
- coconut milk
- vegetable oil
- bay leaf
- chicken wing
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- black peppercorn
- garlic
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
Easiest Chicken Adobo
- black pepper
- white rice
- light
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- green chile
- white vinegar
- soy sauce
- chicken leg
- bay leaf
Filipino Chicken Adobo
- rice
- rice vinegar
- ginger
- garlic
- black peppercorn
- canola oil
- palm sugar
- bay leaf
- thai chile
- soy sauce
- chicken drumstick
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
- onion
- sugar
- vegetable oil
- white vinegar
- black pepper
- bay leaf
- jalapeño
- soy sauce
- green onion
- chicken thigh
- garlic
Chicken Adobo
- rice
- brown sugar
- soy sauce
- black peppercorn
- bay leaf
- canola oil
- chicken thigh
- white vinegar
- green onion
- garlic
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
Filipino-Style Chicken Adobo Recipe
- salt
- white rice
- rice vinegar
- soy sauce
- canola oil
- black peppercorn
- water
- bay leaf
- chicken leg
- garlic
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
Chicken Adobo
- canola oil
- black pepper
- chicken thigh
- brown sugar
- bay leaf
- jalapenos chily
- soy sauce
- white vinegar
- garlic
Pork Adobo
- brown sugar
- black peppercorn
- soy sauce
- white vinegar
- pork shoulder
- oil
- bay leaf
- garlic
Adobo
- ancho chile
- cumin
- salt
- white vinegar
- lemon juice
- orange juice
- olive oil
- black pepper
- water
- brown sugar
- tomato paste
- onion
- chicken stock
- garlic
Pork Adobo
- pepper
- rice
- vegetable oil
- peanut
- pork rib
- bell pepper
- soy sauce
- rice vinegar
- garlic
Chicken Adobo
- salt
- grain white rice
- coconut
- bay leaf
- garlic
- black peppercorn
- chicken leg
- chicken thigh
Philippine Beef Short Ribs Adobo (Adobong Tadyang)
- white rice
- salt
- sherry vinegar
- soy sauce
- chicken stock
- coconut milk
- black pepper
- garlic
- canola oil
- bay leaf
- red thai chile
- beef short rib
Chicken Adobo With Chicken Livers
- chicken liver
- annatto seed
- salt
- onion
- vegetable oil
- black peppercorn
- chicken leg
- bay leaf
- white vinegar
- garlic
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
Pork Adobo
- pati
- palm vinegar
- black peppercorn
- bay leaf
- garlic
- lard
- pork shoulder
- soy sauce
- white rice
Ingredient Breakdown
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%