7 Adobo Recipes Around the Philippines

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu is a plant-based alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds a unique sweetness.

Spread lard on the bottom of a palayok.

Layer pork pieces tightly in the pot.

Add garlic and bay leaves between the pork.

Sprinkle with rock salt.

Add water halfway, not covering the pork.

Pour in nipa palm vinegar.

Cook on low heat for 15 minutes without stirring.

Cover and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.

Let it simmer for about an hour, checking for doneness.

Fry the cooked adobo for color and crispiness.

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