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The History of Adobo

We all know the classic Adobo meal but do we know the history of it? Adobo is older than your grandmother's grandmother and in this blog, I'm going to discuss the history and also my thoughts on the famous meal.

The Basics

First of all, what is Adobo?

Philippine adobo (from Spanish adobar: "marinade," "sauce" or "seasoning" / English: /əˈdoʊboʊ/ Tagalog pronunciation: [ɐdobo]) is a popular Filipino dish and cooking process in Philippine cuisine. In its base form, meat, seafood, or vegetables are first browned in oil, and then marinated and simmered in vinegar, salt and/or soy sauce, and garlic. It has occasionally been considered the unofficial national dish in the Philippines.

Humble Beginnings

The cooking method for the Philippine adobo is indigenous to the Philippines. The various precolonial peoples of the Philippine archipelago often cooked or prepared their food with vinegar and salt in various techniques to preserve them in the tropical climate. Vinegar, in particular, is one of the most important ingredients in Filipino cuisine, with the main traditional types being coconut, cane, nipa palm, and kaong palm. These are all linked to traditional alcohol fermentation.

After a century, Adobo is still present in any Filipino household. There's also been a lot of variations of Adobo such as Adobong Pusit, Adobong Manok, and other interpretations of Adobo that are present in other countries. It is easy to cook and you can't go wrong with this meal. Not to mention it is also budget friendly.

Adobong Pusit

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Adobong Manok

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My Thoughts on Adobo

I've always loved Adobo and there is something special about it. It is savory and nostalgic to eat and the way my Mom and Lola cooks Adobo it is truly something special. Homemade style is the way to go for this meal and while there are fancier variations of Adobo, I honestly prefer the homely made ones. Adobo is life, Adobo is love, and I'm proud that this dish is universally loved by everyone and not just us Pinoys.