To cook the best Filipino Adobo, here's a simple recipe and the list of ingredients you'll need:
Ingredients:
- 1 kg chicken or pork, cut into serving pieces
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup vinegar (preferably cane vinegar)
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional, for a slightly sweeter taste)
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, marinate the chicken or pork in soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, but overnight is even better for more flavor absorption.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated meat, reserving the marinade.
- Brown the meat on all sides, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pan, add water, and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for about 30 minutes or until the meat becomes tender. If desired, you can add brown sugar to enhance the flavor.
- Once the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened, adjust the taste according to your preference. You can add more soy sauce, vinegar, or sugar if needed.
- Serve the adobo hot with steamed rice. The sauce goes well with rice and you can garnish it with chopped green onions or fried garlic for extra flavor.
Enjoy your homemade Filipino Adobo, one of the most beloved dishes in the Philippines.