Adobo for all

A flavorful journey through the Philippines' most beloved dish

- TIMPLA'T TIKIM SOL VANZI

Adobo is a dish that unites and divides Filipinos. Every Pinoy household has its own adobo recipe handed down over generations.

There remains a debate over the origins of this dish, with one theory attributing it to the Spanish colonizers. Nationalists, however, point out that all the ingredients had been in use on the islands before the Europeans arrived.

Basic recipe

Simple ingredients are required in adobo: vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic, bay leaves, and soy sauce. Some cooks omit or substitute one or two of those ingredients.