If there is a dish that the Philippines is known for it's got to be Adobo. While the word "Adobo" certainly has Spanish origins (the Philippines has been colonized by Spain for nearly 400 years), this particular cooking method and dish is indigenous to the Philippines.
The word "Adobo" means marinade, sauce or seasoning in Spanish. Since the Filipino Adobo requires stewing/braising the meat in Vinegar (like marinating), the term adobo eventually became the household name for the dish or this style of cooking.
The word "Adobo" means marinade, sauce or seasoning in Spanish. Since the Filipino Adobo requires stewing/braising the meat in Vinegar (like marinating), the term adobo eventually became the household name for the dish or this style of cooking.
INGREDIENTS
1 kilo/2.2 lbs of either chicken or pork* cutlets or a combination
1/2 (up to 3/4) cup vinegar
1/3 cup water
1/3 (up to 1/2) cup soy sauce
1/2 Head of Garlic, peeled and crushed
1 1/2 teaspoons, Whole Black Peppercorns or to taste (sometimes I use ground)
2 Bay leaves
1-2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, or to taste (optional)
*If using pork, either use Pork Belly or Pork shoulder.
DIRECTIONS
If you cannot buy the pre-cut Adobo, then chop the pork into bite-sized pieces. If you are using chicken, you can use bigger pieces (like drumstick, thighs) without the need to chop them into smaller chunks.
Place the meat and the rest of the ingredients in a large pan. Using medium heat, bring to a rolling boil. Lower the heat slightly then cook uncovered for about twenty minutes to half an hour. This is to allow the vinegar to cook. Watch carefully as it boils to ensure that the liquid does not dry up.
Cover and then continue to simmer until the meat is tender about an hour or so. When the meat is already tender, sprinkle the brown sugar and mix thoroughly. It will just add a little bit of sweetness to the adobo and will also give that delicious caramelized look. You can eat the adobo at this point or wait one day for even better flavor.
If you want extra flavor and prefer the dry adobo, take out the meat and fry them quickly in a little oil. Use the remaining sauce to pour on your rice, if you like. Enjoy!
Cover and then continue to simmer until the meat is tender about an hour or so. When the meat is already tender, sprinkle the brown sugar and mix thoroughly. It will just add a little bit of sweetness to the adobo and will also give that delicious caramelized look. You can eat the adobo at this point or wait one day for even better flavor.
If you want extra flavor and prefer the dry adobo, take out the meat and fry them quickly in a little oil. Use the remaining sauce to pour on your rice, if you like. Enjoy!
Source: manilaspoon
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