What is adobo?
Adobo · Spanish
Filipino stew of chicken or pork braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves and pepper. In Mexican cooking, a smoky chili marinade.
What it tastes like
Tangy, salty, garlicky and savory, with meat that goes tender and glossy. Rich but bright from the vinegar.
Where you’ll see it
Filipino restaurants as the national favorite and on fusion menus; Mexican menus use adobo for chili-marinated meats and chipotles.