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FILIPINO ADOBO

The dish behind the character.

A comforting Filipino classic with savory, tangy and deeply familiar flavors.

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 1 hour

Servings: 4

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 kg chicken, cut into serving pieces

• ½ cup soy sauce

• ⅓ cup vinegar

• 1 cup water

• 1 onion, sliced

• 6 cloves garlic, crushed

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns

• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp cooking oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns for at least 30 minutes.

2. In a pot, heat oil and sauté the onions until soft.

3. Add the marinated chicken (reserve the marinade) and lightly brown the meat.

4. Pour in the reserved marinade, add vinegar and bay leaves, then let it boil without stirring for 5 minutes.

5. Add the water, stir, then simmer on low heat for 40–50 minutes or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has reduced.

6. Taste and adjust the flavor — add salt or sugar depending on your preference.

7. Serve hot with rice. Enjoy!

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