Havilland Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 As per request.. This is a super basic recipe given to me from my FIL. Adobo is one of the staples in filipino cooking, and you can use pretty much any meat you want. The two basic choices are chicken and pork. I'll admit, I'm a breast girl, but since this recipe needs a little time to cook, dark meat (like thighs) works best. I throw in random herbs when I make this, but the basic recipe is very good on its own. What you need: ~Vegetable Oil to brown your chicken~1 (3 poundish) chicken cut into pieces. Normally I just buy thighs and pop them in without cutting them up. 4-5 work well.~ 1 onion sliced~ 2 cloves of garlic~ 1 tbsp garlic powder~ 1 tbsp black pepper~ 1 or 2 bay leaves~ Equal portions of Apple Cider Vinegar and Soy Sauce. I recommend at least 1/2 cup of each. This makes it saucier than traditional adobo but the sauce is so freaking yummy poured over rice that I make enough to practically cover the chicken while in the skillet. Cooking Directions: 1) Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet and pop in the chicken until brown on both sides. 2) Add in the garlic and onion, then pour in the vinegar and soy sauce. Season it with the garlic powder, black pepper and bay leaf. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 30-40 minutes. Note: I normally cook thighs with the bone in, but have had success with breasts. If you use breasts you have to be careful of overcooking it, it gets pretty dry, but since I normally make an excess of the sauce no one except my other half complains. You can add in whatever herbs are calling your name, every recipe differs. If you don't have apple cider vinegar white vinegar works but it's no where near as tasty. Attached is a picture, I don't know if it will make you want to eat it or not since it's not plated and is cooking but it was ridicules good. My kids ate 3 servings and just might explode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticGypsy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Omg, that's looks so good. I will make this, for sure, and let you know what Himself says... Thank you Schnakessss. :D Regards,Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Sounds and looks good, gonna try it at wkend. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havilland Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 My pleasure! Hope everyone enjoys it well enough not throw a hex or two my way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayt Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 My stomach is growling, just thinking of this! Definitely going to try this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 That sounds delicious! I have some pork I was wondering what to do with, I think this shall be it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havilland Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 My husband prefers the pork for sure, I've never been a fan. Let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticGypsy Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I made this last night in a cast iron skillet, it was delicious. I put slivered carrots and sweet peas in the sauce, and added a little corn starch to make the sauce thicker. I played with the combination of soy and ACV, as both of those ingrediants can fight to be noticed ! Served it over jasmine rice with chives. Definate hit, will make this again. Thank you Schnakessss :) :atoast: Regards,Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panis_Ramey Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 We have so many good cooks on this site. the dish sounds really good. I wish I could taste it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havilland Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Super glad it worked out!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Exile Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 did someone mentioned food? Looks like something that I should try with chicken. Thank you Havilland for posting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayt Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 All week I've been meaning to reply to this, I tried your recipe! I loved it! I'm not much of a rice person, so I used the extra sauce to go over my veggies. LOVED IT. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havilland Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 You're very welcome! My other half is Filipino so if I don't make rice with adobo I might have a riot in my kitchen ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayt Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 So funny, Havilland, because I just watched the Top Chef (in the US) this week and the winning chef was talking about the native Fillipino dish being Adobo and I was thinking I wasn't hearing him correctly, because I JUST heard about this dish from you. And yes, he served it over rice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korellyn Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I LOVE this!! I usually add in some baby potatoes and misc. veggies for a one-pot dinner. om nom nom nom nom :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramayr Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Sounds interesting, might give it a go :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticGypsy Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 It is really scrumptious !! For me, I had to taste the ratio of Soy Sauce and A.C.V. in the original recipe. Those two flavors really battle for recognition in the dish, in my humble opinion. Also what I found was that little bit of corn starch, thickened the incredible sauce, due to the release of the natural hydration of my raw veggies added for color and vitamins. ( peas/carrots) Give this recipe a go, you won't be disappointed at all. It's one of those dishes that's even better the next day, the flavors just meld and mesh. Yum to this ! Regards,Gypsy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havilland Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Yes - what CG said. It's all a matter of taste - and the flavors have a delicate balance to compliment what you prefer. I generally don't thicken the sauce since my kiddos like it with the rice, but that's a great tip =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emily Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 I preferred the pork also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticWitch Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I prefer using pork steaks as well for adobo, although I marinate the meat in the combined sauce ingredients for at least an hour. It pairs very well with simple coconut rice. To give it a Hawaiian flair, add a small can of crushed pineapple to the sauce. Mmmm, I know what I'm making for dinner now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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