Adobo Recipe

Adobo

A Famous Filipino dish derived from the word adobar which means marinade. Invented by Pedro de San Buenaventura and its existence was first recorded in 1613 in a dictionary called Vocabulario de la lengua tagala, almost 410 years ago. He referred it as Adobo de Los Naturales which translates to "Adobo of the Native peoples."

Adobo is mainly cooked with chicken or pork and some seasonings such as soy sauce, white vinegar, garlic(powder or diced), bay leaf and pepper.

Ingredients needed:

• 2 tablespoon of vegetable oil

• 3 pounds of chicken thighs (preferably with bones for flavor)

• 1 large onion, sliced

• 2 tablespoon of vinegar

• 1/4 cup of soy sauce

• 1 cup of water

• 2 pcs of bay leaves

• 5 cloves of garlic, smashed

• 1 teaspoon of slightly crushed pepper

• 1 teaspoon of salt (preferably sea salt)

• 1 teaspoon of brown sugar

• 2 large potatoes, cut and sliced

Step 1 - In a bowl or resealable plastic, put the chicken, soy sauce, onions, garlic, pepper and bay leaves. Mix the seasoning and carefully massage the chicken. After massaging it, put it inside the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 2 - After 30 minutes, Bring medium sized pan and put 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. After heating the oil up, add the potatoes, turn if needed, until it is slightly brown and tender.

Step 3 - Carefully remove the slightly brown potatoes and drain them using a clean paper towels. Remove any excess oil until about 1 tablespoon remain.

Step 4 - Add all of the chicken thighs, sugar as well as the seasonings excluding the liquid and turn until the chicken is lightly brown. The marrow from the bones will help the chicken to get more flavor.

Step 5 - Add the 2 tablespoon of vinegar and allow it to boil without stirring it for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 6 - Add the marinande and a cup of water, then stir to combine. Allow it to boil for about 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, lower the heat and cover, letting it simmer for about 20 - 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked.

Step 7 - Season it with some salt and pepper and add the potatoes then cook until it is tender and the sauce is reduced.