Filipino Adobo is a popular and delicious dish made with meat (commonly pork or chicken) marinated and simmered in a flavorful sauce made of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and various spices.
Here’s a basic recipe for cooking Filipino Adobo:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (about 1 kg) meat (chicken, pork, or a combination), cut into serving pieces
- 1 large onion, peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 whole garlic bulb, peeled and minced
- 1 cup vinegar (white or cane vinegar)
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon peppercorns
- 3-4 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Marinate the Meat
- Heat the cooking oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the marinated meat (including the marinade) to the pot.
- Simmer, Season, Serve (SSS)