Filipino Adobo
Explore various Filipino adobo styles to easily mix up your weeknight meals, from classic chicken to tofu variations.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken or pork (or alternative protein like tofu) Use your choice of protein
- 1 cup vinegar (cane, coconut, or white) Use your preferred vinegar for slight flavor variations
- 1/2 cup soy sauce or salt Replace soy sauce with salt for Adobo sa Asin
- 6 cloves garlic, minced Essential for marinating
- 2 pcs bay leaves Add for a traditional flavor
- 1 tbsp peppercorns Adjust according to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk For creamy variations like Adobong Manok sa Gata
- 2 cups potatoes, diced For heartier versions
- 2 cups string beans or sitaw For Adobong Baboy at Sitaw
- 2 cups squid, cleaned For Adobong Pusit
- 2 pcs chillies, chopped For spicy variations
- 1 duck adobo, if desired For Adobong Itik
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate your chosen protein in vinegar, soy sauce (or salt), garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns for at least 30 minutes, or preferably overnight.
Cooking
- Heat a pot over medium heat and add the marinated protein along with the marinade.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, and let it simmer until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30-45 minutes.
- Stir occasionally, and add optional ingredients like coconut milk or potatoes if desired.
- Adjust seasoning and serve hot with rice.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with your own ingredients and ratios; adobo is quite forgiving. It's recommended to taste as you go to achieve your preferred flavor.