Adobo

Adobo is the quintessential Filipino dish, a simple yet profoundly flavorful braise of meat in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and whole peppercorns. Every Filipino family has their own version, but the soul of the dish remains the same: the magical alchemy of sour vinegar and salty soy sauce melding together as the meat becomes impossibly tender. The sauce reduces into a dark, glossy glaze that clings to every piece.