What is adobo?
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Adobo
Adobe is a cooking technique.
Adobo is made by marinating meat, poultry, seafood, or vegetables in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and other spices. The Spanish word adobar, means “to season, marinade. ”
Adobo is the name of a popular dish in the Phillipines.
Adobo is a traditional Filipino dish that is marinated ingredients, often pork or chicken, cooked until tender. Adobo is typically served with rice and is known for its savory, slightly sour, and slightly sweet flavor.
Adobo is a sauce.
Adobo is typically made with a combination of vinegar, garlic, oregano, paprika and a variety of spices. Other ingredients that are commonly used in adobo include black peppercorns, bay leaves, and sugar. The specific ingredients and proportions used can vary depending on the recipe and personal preference. Coconut milk or pineapple juice may also be added to add flavor and richness to the dish. Commercial Spanish adobo typically refers to the red sauce with chipotle chiles.
Adobo is a dry seasoning.
Garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and sometimes dried citrus are available commercially and popular in Caribbean and Mexican cooking.
