The word adobo came from the Spanish word adobar which means 'marinade' or 'pickling sauce.' We Filipinos cook this dish as a way to preserve food. Vinegar is one of its main ingredients which preserves the dish because of its acidity. The use of soy sauce as an ingredient was introduced to us by Chinese traders earlier in our history. Many say that the adobo is not complete without the inclusion of bay leaves (dahon ng laurel) and black pepper (paminta). There are countless versions of adobo because of the many ingredients and cooking methods that can be used. Some of the more popular versions are the following: Chicken Adobo (Adobong Manok) – Chicken braised in vinegar and soy sauce. Pork Adobo (Adobong Baboy) – Pork braised in vinegar and soy sauce. Chicken Pork Adobo (Adobong Manok at Baboy) – Combination of chicken and pork braised in vinegar and soy sauce. Adobong Pusit (Squid Adobo) – Squids braised in vinegar and soy sauce. Adobo sa Gata (Adobo i...
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