Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish and is usually made from pork, chicken, or both. It is a stew that is cooked in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, onions, and black peppercorns. This recipe is for a pork adobo, but you can substitute the pork for chicken or even seafood. The dish is usually served with steamed white rice, although it can be served with other types of rice as well.
Adobo is a dish that is cooked regularly in Filipino households and is considered to be the national dish of the Philippines. It is usually made with simple ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores. It is also a very flavorful dish that can be enjoyed by all members of the family.
Ingredients
– 2 pounds of pork, cut into cubes
– 1/2 cup of white vinegar
– 1/4 cup of soy sauce
– 1 onion, chopped
– 4 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns
– 1 bay leaf
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the pork cubes and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the pork is lightly browned.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Add the vinegar, soy sauce, black peppercorns, and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
6. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed.
7. Serve with steamed white rice.
Nutrition
This Filipino adobo recipe is a great source of protein and contains some vitamins and minerals. Each serving provides approximately 400 calories, with 30 grams of fat, 40 grams of carbohydrates, and 25 grams of protein. It also provides a good amount of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium. This dish is also low in sodium.