My favorite Filipino dish would have to be Adobong Baboy (Pork Adobo). For Filipinos and non-Filipinos alike, many are familiar with adobo. It is a Filipino comfort food and possibly the national food for Filipinos.
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- 1 pound pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tsp peppercorn
- 3 bay leaves
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1.5 cup water
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Heat up a pan with a teaspoon of cooking oil and add the minced garlic. When the garlic becomes fragrant, add the pork. Cook the pork until it is browned.
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Once the meat is cooked, add the soy sauce, vinegar, bay leaves, 1/2 cup water and peppercorn. Bring to a boil and let it boil for 5 minutes. Do not stir the sauce.
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After 5 minutes of boiling, set on low heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes. After the 15 and 30 minute mark of simmering, add 1/2 cup of water each time. Every so often, check to see if more water is needed to adjust the flavor to your liking.
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Serve on a plate with warm rice! :D