Adobo The Iconic Filipino Dish
A trip to the Philippines is never complete without tasting the traditional adobo or any of its variations in a Filipino home, restaurant, or on a culinary visit. This traditional Filipino dish is served and enjoyed in every region of the country and in every city. Adobo is a classic dish every Filipino craves for whether it’s pork or chicken. As some food historians reiterate, the word “adobo” originates from the Spanish word “adobar,” which means “marinade,” “sauce,” or “seasoning.” Adobo essentially is a meat stew marinated in soy sauce (toyo), vinegar (suka), garlic and peppercorns. There are as many variations of adobo as there are islands in the Philippines, since there may be more variations to what we commonly know. Practically every Filipino household in the world has its own relatively distinct variation of adobo. Expect to find a fresh variation of adobo on every Filipino family you visit. Though the adobo marinade varies from one region to another, from one cook to another, whether it’s chicken, pork or beef it will always have its common taste and feature. Let us have a better look and understanding of our tasty adobo.
