Filipino Adobo Recipe : Filipino Adobo with Baby Back Ribs - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

FAQs

What makes adobo last long? ›

Its relatively long shelf-life is due to one of its primary ingredients, vinegar, which inhibits the growth of bacteria.

The traditional Filipino chicken adobo generally uses palm vinegar. However, unless you live in a major city with massive access to all sorts of pan-Asian ingredients, you're not likely to find that in your local market. My stepmother, who passed on this recipe to me, suggested white wine vinegar as a good substitute.

(For a thicker consistency, blend a small amount of flour with coconut milk, chicken broth, or water, then stir into sauce.) Make sure the meat stays moist and covered with the liquid. If meat looks like it's drying out, add a bit more chicken broth or water. Stir flour into coconut milk and add to the Dutch oven.

Filipino families also often have their own recipes for adobo, passed down from one generation to another. One of the unique features of adobo is its versatility. The dish can be made with different meats, such as beef or fish, and can be customized with various seasonings and ingredients.

After pouring in the vinegar, do not stir the vinegar into the soy sauce. This helps to burn off the acid in the vinegar in the bottom of the pot. Using the right vinegar is important. It's crucial to use the vinegars recommended for chicken adobo as some can really change the flavor.

Tinapa is a smoke-cured fish while tuyo, daing, and dangit are corned, sun-dried fish popular because they can last for weeks without spoiling, even without refrigeration.

If you find that your adobo tastes too vinegary and still needs to cook, add one teaspoon of brown sugar to adjust and then taste again. Repeat if necessary. It's difficult to fix an oversalted stew, so start off by underseasoning and know that your liquid will reduce.

In Mexico, adobo sauce starts with dried chiles like guajillo and ancho peppers. The chiles are rehydrated and combined into a thick paste with an acid like vinegar or citrus juice and flavorful additions like onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano.

Traditionally, cane or coconut vinegar is used. For my own recipe, I chose rice vinegar because it's a little less sharp on the palate. But truthfully, I've made so many last-minute adobos with white vinegar, apple cider, or a combination of whatever I have left in my pantry, and they've all turned out great.

Incorporate Lemon Juice, Vinegar or Sugar

Many cooks combat a salty dish with a splash of lemon juice or vinegar. You can also try mixing in a sweetener like white sugar, brown sugar, honey or agave syrup. The goal is to dilute the soy sauce and to create a harmonious blend of flavors.

What if I add too much water to my adobo? ›

The more water you use in your adobo, the longer your adobo cooks. This also means more time for your meat to absorb flavor and fully tenderize. But too much water can waterlog your adobo, which risks losing all the flavor you've already developed up to this point.

Try to use natural vinegar instead of distilled white vinegar. Salty – Soy sauce, garlic, and chicken balance any bitterness and enhance sweet flavours. Sweet – Adding sugar or oyster sauce to your dish will boost sweetness to complement the soy sauce.

In English, adobo means “vinegar-braised.” Evenly-cut chunks of meat are first seared in hot fat or oil until they brown. Braising liquids, such as vinegar and soy sauce, are then added, and the mixture is left to simmer over low heat.

Some side dishes that go beautifully with Filipino adobo are fluffy white rice, brown rice, quinoa or mashed potatoes. You'll want something starchy to soak up the delicious sauce. A simple green salad or cucumber salad would be the perfect side dish with chicken adobo.

As in Puerto Rico, adobo is beloved in most Filipino households; it's the unofficial dish of the Philippines, even as it varies by region or household. Most modern-day Filipino adobo is prepared with vinegar and soy sauce. Some families keep it simple with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper.

Be sure to store the adobo in its sauce, as both vinegar and the salt in soy sauce are natural preservatives and significantly slows down spoilage.

When does adobo seasoning expire? Unopened adobo seasoning can last up to 2-3 years beyond the 'best by' date printed on the packaging, as long as it is kept in a cool, dry place.

We like to freeze the extra peppers and sauce, whether that be in an ice cube tray or flattened in a Ziploc bag, for future use. Kept this way, they'll last almost forever, and are super easy to thaw and bring back to life for use in a wide variety of dishes.

Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can generally last up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator once transferred to a container. Always check for signs of spoilage, such as off smells or mold, before use.