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| Filipino "Adobo"-Style Chicken Recipe courtesy Gourmet Magazine Show: Sara's Secrets Episode: All About Chicken Overall User Rating:  |
Pretty authentic!
12/29/2006 at 05:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The other reviews are true - you don't need to add water (Filipino's don't normally do that, and you can rely on the juice of the meat), and don't put too much vinegar. Mine turned out a little too sour, so I had to reduce it a little longer. Otherwise, it tastes just like my mom's adobo! P.S. If you want to be adventurous, add slices of banana to it... Filipinos love the mixture of salty + sweet tastes. ;>
Nice flavors
12/28/2006 at 07:09pm
User: Paul from Astoria, NY User Rating:
Tasted Great to me but I am familiar with the flavors from the region. for other friends and family, it's more of an acquired taste
The Best Pinoy Dish Out There
11/18/2004 at 02:38pm
User: LEO from Rochester, NH User Rating:
This, next to lumpia, is one of the most known and most flavorful Pinoy meals. I grew up on Adobo, Lumpia, Pansit, and Lechon being half Filipino. Must make dish for people out there who want to taste other cultures.
Best Adobo I have ever had!
10/22/2005 at 10:25pm
User: Jocelyn from Palos Hills, IL User Rating:
This is the best adobo I have ever had and I am Filipino! I normally add the soy sauce together with the vinegar and that will give it more of a better blend. I cooked this for my husband, mother, brother and sister. They all loved it! This is better than my grandmother's adobo. Thanks Sara.
pretty good, but...
10/21/2005 at 08:28am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
adobo in my family is usually made with equal parts vinegar and soy sauce and NO water. it shouldn't be stirred too much or it will end up too sour. bay leaves are optional. i like to give mine an extra kick by throwing in some hot sauce while its cooking. in college i did it the quick, easy way by purchasing frying quarters to make it. my housemates would beg me to make it.
Excellent and easy
10/19/2004 at 04:52pm
User: ASHLEY from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
A marvelous and simple dinner. Maybe not perfectly authentic, but with the ease of the recipe, that's really not the point. Whole family loved it and I have made it several times now. Ashley Los Angeles
vinegar and soy sauce ratio
10/12/2004 at 09:57am
User: MARVIN from orland hills, IL User Rating:
the ratio for the vinegar against soy sauce should be 1 cup soy sauce is to 1/4 to 1/3 cup vinegar otherwise it will be too sour.
not bad stuff
10/11/2005 at 09:43am
User: wayne from woolrich, PA User Rating:
i know a couple of filipinos from visiting my pa in fla. have eaten thair adobo witch is raely good this is prety close.
excellent taste
09/21/2004 at 01:05pm
User: SHIRLEY from League City, TX User Rating:
I am filipino and my mother taught me how to make it. The filipinos use coconut vinegar which is much milder. I like to use whole Pork butt(shoulder) cubed(1 inch thick) and chicken wings. If you like it spicy you can use fresh whole jalepeno and sliced onion in the sauce..The onions caramelize and makes the sauce a little sweeter..Add fresh garlic when browning the meat. Filipinos use this method of cooking to help preserve the meat because some families did not have the convenience of refridgeration..You can also use fresh Lemon juice if you do not care for the vinegar..My aunt also taught me how to make it as well..She liked to add peeled russet potatoes to the adobo..
Intense flavor
09/20/2004 at 11:44am
User: JAMES from Lake Havasu City, AZ User Rating:
I used chicken breast instead and loved the result - very intense flavor. We can all use another great chicken recipe.
Extremely tasty
09/13/2004 at 06:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My husband and I both loved this recipe as well as my friend and her family. Very rich, very good - though I will concede you need to like a taste of vinegar - while it's not strong, there's definitely a hint.
Yum!
09/07/2006 at 09:19pm
User: Wendy from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I have tried your recipe but using on a smaller scale. Some modifications made: 1) I did not add water. I added lots more garlic and used coconut vinegar. And added approx 1 - 2 T of brown sugar just enough to cut the acidity 2) I marinaded the chicken overnight, making sure to turn it over at least once 3) I grilled the chicken 4) I heated up the remaining marinade and reduced it to make a thick sauce and poured over the top This recipe tasted very authentic - very similar to how my Grandmother made it. The spin I put on it was grilling it. This had so much flavor and grilling it made it taste like Filipino style bbq! I like to make pico de gallo and serve with this or a mango salsa. Pico de gallo: tomatoes, cilantro, red onion and then drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and Lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste.
Just alittle too much..
09/04/2006 at 03:54pm
User: Megan from katy, TX User Rating:
Just a little to much Vingar. I'd put 1/2 c. less of it! Other than that YUMMMY!
Authentic version
08/17/2006 at 12:15am
User: Princessa from AMARILLO, TX User Rating:
I haven't actually tried chicken adobo this way. My family is Filipino and they make it by first browning the chicken in oil for about 15 minutes then adding about a 1/2 c soy sauce & 1/4 c vinegar, 1/2 tsp of dried oregano, 5-6 cloves of garlic (minced), 1/2 tsp of ginger (powdered), and the bay leaves. Simmer covered for about 30-45 minutes, turning chicken occasionally. Yummy!
Definitely worth the try
07/21/2006 at 10:26pm
User: aya from gainesville, FL User Rating:
I browned the meat in a pan with onions and green bell peppers, salt and pepper to taste. Once the meat was browned, I threw all of the remaining ingredients in a crock pot and cooked on low for 8 hours. Yummy! I also substituted rice vinegar, which seems milder to me. I thought this was great!
awesome
07/12/2005 at 10:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
better than some of my Filipino friends' recipes. It's now a staple meal, and so easy! Careful with the last part when frying - make sure it's dry or else get hot oil spattering everywhere.
not real filipino adobo
07/03/2007 at 09:31pm
User: Doreen from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
adobo wasn't made to be stewed for that long. You can still have the great adobo taste without the time.
Excellent Adobo
06/25/2004 at 12:46pm
User: DAVID from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
I just fixed this last night and it is one of the best adobo dished that I have had.
Adobo Style
06/24/2004 at 01:59pm
User: ANDEE from Ogden, UT User Rating:
This was a good recipie and we liked it. It was however a little vinegary and not enough soy sauce flavor. I would suggest reducing the vinager and increasing the soy sauce.
9" from 12"
06/21/2004 at 07:47pm
User: ERIS from Silicon Valley, CA User Rating:
Too much vinegar, left an aftertaste and my stomach felt sour afterwards. Sauce took a little longer than expected. Didn't taste or look like real Adobo, far from it.
Excellent and easy
06/20/2004 at 09:38pm
User: MARY from Carlsbad, CA User Rating:
I loved making this dish and I will diffinitely be making it again. I was feeling under the weather and needed something easy to make for when my husband and two other surfers came home hungry. This dish was filling, tasted great, and was low maintinence. One change I'd recommend is serving the sauce over rice noodles rather than rice. The rice soaked up a bit too much of the sauce and was a little overwhelming. I think something less spongy that just got coated would maybe work a bit better. I also wish I'd had some salted, crushed peanuts as additional garnish -- with the green onions I think they would have just added an extra pizzaz to the dish.
Adobo Chicken
06/17/2006 at 06:58pm
User: Brenda from Howell, NJ User Rating:
This recipe was so easy that even I was able to do it without messing it up. I am not known for my culinary skills and when I made this everyone could not believe I had made it and how wonderful it tasted! I was accused of ordering takeout and passing it off as my own! You've got to try this one!
Wonderfull
06/06/2006 at 02:49pm
User: JASON from burlington, WA User Rating:
This was a wonderfull recipe.. simple and verry tangy. My daughter made it for us while I made the lumpia.
Garbage Grinder Material
06/03/2006 at 11:53am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awful!
Filipino ''Adobo'' Style Chicken
06/02/2008 at 02:02pm
User: carisa from newfairfield, CT User Rating:
i like this adobo chicken
This was ok.
06/02/2006 at 12:06am
User: Donna from Hanford, CA User Rating:
This was ok. I expected more due to the reviews. My family ate it but probably would look for another recipe next time. This was a little bit to sour.
Good
06/02/2004 at 08:31pm
User: SANDY from Forest Hills, NY User Rating:
It came out very tasty, but the reduction took longer than the recipe said. It took me about a 1/2 hour to reduce it to a cup. Other than that, it was a very easy recipe.
05/24/2004 at 02:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Chickin Lickin'
04/25/2005 at 08:34pm
User: Sharon from Ft. Gibson, OK User Rating:
Our family loved this recipe! I adapted it for beef by substituting 1/4 cup worchestershire sauce, 2 TBS. Chipotle Chili Sauce and 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes for the soy sauce, and leave out the frying step. Brisket was delicious using this recipe and I did it in the crockpot. Just place ALL the ingredients in the crockpot with the brisket, cook at high temperature for 7=8 hours.
delicious....
04/24/2007 at 07:01pm
User: TANYA from TOLUCA LAKE, CA User Rating:
My fiance loved the dish when i used this recipe. ALOT different from my mom's recipe, but it's definitely a KEEPER!!! He brags abt it to his friends.. It's that good.
Family Favorite
04/23/2007 at 02:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Everyone in my family loves this chicken. There are never any leftovers!
EXCELENT
04/22/2006 at 02:21am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Cant wait to make it again!!!
Yummy
04/18/2005 at 02:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy, fast and really good. Instead of finishing in the oven we threw the chicken legs on the grill. Will definately make this again.
Filipino "Adobo" Style Chicken
04/15/2007 at 05:53pm
User: Debbie from Walla Walla, WA User Rating:
I have had Adobo dishes, but I've never made any. This was my first attempt. The recipe was delicious! I served this to company and it was a hit. I will be making this again, however, I might add something a little hot to give it a bit more kick!
Yummy
04/13/2005 at 05:08pm
User: DEBBIE from Dallas, TX User Rating:
All I can say is...WOW!!! Absolutely simple yet delightful. I especially love to have this with plain white rice.
yum adobo
03/31/2007 at 10:04pm
User: Amy from Sammamish, WA User Rating:
I broiled the thighs instead of grilling so we could get some crispy skin!
Very Easy
03/17/2006 at 05:00pm
User: Caryn from Marion, AL User Rating:
This recipe is very easy to follow. I used drummettes instead of leg quarters. My coworkers really enjoyed it.
quick and delicious
02/28/2006 at 08:01pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is a family favorite.you may want to reduce the vinegar to 1 cup in this recipe if you are using regular distilled vinegar which is more acidic than native philippine vinegar.also, this dish taste better left over as the flavors develop. with a serving of rice...yummy!
Awesome Alternate Meal Idea
02/13/2007 at 05:35pm
User: Patrick from PSL, FL User Rating:
Hello everyone, I tried this recipe as an alternate idea to the ever popular "what's for dinner?" question. It wasn't hard to do, took a few of my normal kitchen inventory resources, and didn't require I go out to spend another $10-25 for extra items on a meal that I don't always make. After I made this for dinner with some yellow rice, the chicken literally was so tender and juicy it fell off the bone....And as for the taste...well lets say my family didn't leave any leftovers!!!
filipino"adobo"style
02/10/2007 at 02:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
its yummy
A different way to cook it.
02/04/2005 at 03:19am
User: V from Oakland, CA User Rating:
Filipino food is mostly like stew, and instead of placing the chicken on a plate and pouring the sauce, it's traditionally cooked in a large pot and served in a bowl, where everyone can get a piece of chicken and pour the sauce straight onto their rice!
BROWN SUGAR
01/08/2005 at 10:11am
User: CHRISTINE from Addison, TX User Rating:
The soy sauce/vinegar ratio should be more like 1:1 or 1:0.75 or else it will be too sour. Also, adding some brown sugar to taste will take away the sour edge and help the sauce caramelize.