ADOBONG BAKA (BEEF SHORT RIBS ADOBO)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being slightly healthier.

beef steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor with a different profile.

Cut the beef short ribs into pieces.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, and crushed garlic.

Add freshly ground black pepper and bay leaves to the mixture.

Heat a pot on medium-high heat and add the mixture, except for the cream cheese.

Cover and cook for about 45 minutes.

While the beef is cooking, prepare the adobo sauce by mixing in the cream cheese after 45 minutes.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about an hour until the sauce thickens.

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