Edibles: Food [Choice] Choy's: PORK ADOBO

Edibles: Food [Choice] Choy's: PORK ADOBO:           When you say "Adobo" it almost always connotes   "Oh! It's a Filipino food".  I love Adobo!  Extra ric...

PORK ADOBO

          When you say "Adobo" it almost always connotes   "Oh! It's a Filipino food".  I love Adobo!  Extra rice!  Most foreigners would suggests that it is their fave Filipino dish!

          Well, you can't blame them.  It really is scrumptious.  This slow-cooked meat dish is so tender almost melts in your mouth & very tasty from the marination of vinegar & soy sauce.  The strong garlic punch gives the dish it's distinct Adobo flavor.  Some will put bay leaves or star anise.  But old recipe just calls for salt & pepper!  And a touch pf sugar for sweetness & balance of flavor.  Oh I miss my Mom's Adobo!

          Other regions simply differs from the type of vinegar's used.  My husband is from the Visayan region & he said they use coconut vinegar or  "tuba".  They also adds achuete or annatto seed oil for color.  Bicolandias adds coconut cream & chili on their Adobo!

          Well I guess it's worthy that we can call Philippines Adobo Republic!  What variation of Adobo have you tasted!