Adobo

Adobo is a popular Filipino dish that is made by marinating and cooking meat, poultry, or seafood in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other seasonings. It is a flavorful and savory dish that is often served over rice and accompanied by vegetables or other side dishes. Adobo is a staple in Filipino cuisine and is enjoyed by people all over the world.

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Serving size
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To make adobo, you will need:

  • 1 kg of chicken or pork
  • 1 cup of vinegar
  • 6 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp of black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken or pork, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
  2. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the soy sauce, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the meat to the pot and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  5. Serve the adobo with white rice, boiled eggs, and sliced onions, if desired. Enjoy!

Tips for preparation of Adobo

To make adobo, you will need:

  • 1 kg of chicken or pork
  • 1 cup of vinegar
  • 6 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp of black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a large pot, combine the chicken or pork, vinegar, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender.
  2. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the soy sauce, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the meat to the pot and continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced and thickened.
  5. Serve the adobo with white rice, boiled eggs, and sliced onions, if desired. Enjoy!

Adobo serving size

A serving of adobo can be between 4-6 ounces of cooked meat or vegetables, along with a side of rice or other accompaniments.

Adobo nutrition value

Adobo can be a relatively high-fat dish due to the use of meats such as pork or chicken that are cooked in oil. However, it can also be made with lean cuts of meat or vegetables to reduce the fat content. Adobo is also a good source of protein and contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals, depending on the ingredients used.

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