Adobo is a popular Filipino dish made with chicken or pork and a savory sauce. This recipe is easy to make, as well as tailored to your liking. Give it a try!
Adobo is a world-famous Filipino dish that typically consists of chicken or pork cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic. While the exact origins of adobo are unclear, it is thought to have originated with Spanish colonists who introduced vinegar and garlic to the Philippines.
Over time, Filipinos began to add soy sauce to the dish, giving it its distinctive flavor. Today, adobo is considered the national dish of the Philippines, and it can be found in restaurants all over the world. If you’re looking for a delicious adobo recipe, look no further!
This chicken and pork adobo recipe is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lb. chicken, cut into serving parts
- 1 ½ lb. pork belly cubes
- 1 garlic, minced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup vinegar
- ½ c. soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
- Warm the oil in your skillet over medium heat and sauté the garlic until lightly brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the onions and frequently stir for 2 minutes more.
- Add the pork cubes, occasionally stirring until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until browned.
- Whisk in the vinegar and boil uncovered, ensuring that you do not stir until after the mixture is boiling.
- Stir in the soy sauce, bay leaves, and water. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer the mixture until the meats are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- Add salt and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition:
- Calories: 342;
- Carbs: 2g;
- Fat: 19g;
- Protein: 39g
