Philippine Adobo Chicken and Pork - fusion Spanish Chinese Filipino dish

Most of us would have Filipino acquaintances or colleagues given that the Philippines is among the world's largest exporter of labour.

Chicken and/or Pork Adobo is a signature Filipino national dish that has gained popularity worldwide. As in most Philippine food, adobo meat is a fusion of Chinese, Malay, Spanish and American tastes.

Meaning of Adobo : adobo comes from the old Spanish word for marinade and seasoning, the first step to churning out flavoursome food.

Marinate 1/2 kg of meat in light soy sauce, vinegar and pepper. Traditionally, meat should be pan fried before transferring it into a pot for stewing.

To make a complete one dish meal with vegetables, add potato and carrot cubes. This version is especially popular in the provinces.

Top the sizzled meat with one or two cloves of roasted garlic and bay leaves.

Bring it to the boil. Add sugar and salt to taste. Simmer for another 5 - 10 minutes.

Serve with rice or bread.

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