Adobo involves stewing with Vinegar and Soy Sauce. As we all know, Adobo is one of the famous and easiest dishes to prepare that comes from the Philippines. People love it with Chicken and Pork and they call it “Chicken-Pork Adobo”. For my dish today, I only have Chicken. I learned the dish from my mother who has been devotedly cooking for us since I was a little kid. She is the best cook in the world, for me at least. Before, when I get a chance, especially while I was still living with them, I used to help her with the preparation of ingredients. She taught me how to clean fish, wash meat, and slice vegetables depending on the dish we’re making. She also taught me how to choose fresh meat from the market. When we’re cooking together, she explains every single detail of the dish. I really liked this aspect of our cooking time; she shares what she knows and always tells me not to be afraid to experiment. I hope she will have a chance to read my blog, so she can be proud of me. And this is all because of her.
With regards to marketing and bargaining, it is my father’s expertise. Some people might consider it cheap, but that’s a very smart approach actually. I can’t forget the day when he got an item for almost half the price. I really pitied the vendor. But my father explained why I shouldn’t. First of all, we didn’t force or threaten him, just bargained. And last, the vendor willingly agreed with the price.
Ok, let’s go into business. There are two (2) things that make this dish very special. First, you fry the meat. And second, you add a little bit of sweetener. Before, I used to add sugar, but now I prefer to add honey. Someone gave me this idea because he noticed that I love sweets. And I agree with him because honey is more nutritious than sugar.
Let’s talk a little FACT here. Sugar is a manufactured sweetener where honey is a natural sweetener. Also, honey has a certain beneficial antioxidant and antimicrobial properties which are not present in sugar that makes it very good for our health.
Here’s how to make Chicken Adobo. l.
Ingredients:
1 lbs. Chicken tenderloin; cut into bite size
2 gloves Garlic
1/2 cup Soy sauce
1/8 cup Vinegar
1/4 cup Water
few pieces of whole black pepper
2 tbsp. Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp. Honey
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
1. In a pan, combine the chicken, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and whole pepper. Bring to boil and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from the stove. Separate the meat from the sauce.
3. Use the same pan and add oil and the chicken. Let it fry for few minutes or as desired.
4. Add the sauce, honey, salt and pepper to taste.
5. Ready to serve.
