Adobo is a type of filipino dish cooked usually in soy sauce and vinegar with the addition of garlic, peppercorn and dried bay leaves. Meats such as chicken, pork, beef, and goat meat are commonly used. There are also adobo dishes that involve fish and seafood, vegetables, and rice.
We have compiled some of our best adobo dishes in a single place for you to be guided accordingly. You can bookmark this post for future use or simple browse around and checkout which adobo recipes you want to cook today, or plan to include in your weekly menu.
Enjoy these Insanely Delicious adobo dishes!
1. Chicken Adobo
Chicken Adobo is a delicious adobo dish. It is simply made from the following ingredients: chicken slices, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, whole peppercorn, and dried bay leaves. get the recipe here
2. Pork Adobo Paksiw
Pork Adobo Paksiw is pork adobo made into a paksiw dish by adding more vinegar, some sugar, and lechon sauce. Get the recipe here
3. Adobo Steak
Adobo steak is a yummy steak adobo dish that you will surely enjoy. This is best eaten with warm white rice. get the recipe here
4. Adobong Dilaw (Yellow Adobo)
Yellow Adobo is another name for Adobong Dilaw. This is a dish comprised of pork and turmeric. The turmeric (fresh or turmeric powder) gives this dish its yellow color. get the recipe here
5. Crispy Shrimp Adobo
Crispy shrimp is best eaten as an appetizer (or pulutan) along with beer. Making an adobo out of crispy shrimp makes the dish tastier and better. get the recipe here
6. Adobong Hipon sa Gata (Shrimp Adobo in Coconut Milk)
Coconut milk can also be added to adobo dishes to make it rich and more flavorful. This Shrimp Adobo with Coconut Milk is a good example. get the recipe here
7. Adobo Pork Chops
Pork chop is a good ingredient for adobo. Pork Chop Adobo is a yummy dish that you can enjoy with a side of sauteed Asian vegetables and rice. get the recipe here
8. Fish Adobo
Fish Adobo is something that you can make using any fish variety when you feel like eating seafood. This is a tasty dish that is worth to be tried. get the recipe here
9. Adobo Fried Rice
Give new life to your leftover rice by making an adobo fried rice out of it. It is easy and quick to prepare this fried rice dish. get the recipe here
10. Adobong Bulalo (Beef Shank Adobo)
Beef Shank or Bulalo makes a good adobo dish. This popular cut for beef soup just needs to be tenderized with soy sauce and water (or beef broth) for great results. get the recipe here
11. Bok Choy Adobo
Bok Choy or even Pechay can turn out to be a main dish. Make an adobo out of these veggies and serve with brown rice. get the recipe here
12. Crusted Pork Chop with Adobo Rice
Crusted or Fried Pork Chop pairs well with Adobo rice. The image can get you hungry. Do something about your cravings, the next link that you will see is pointing to the recipe. get the recipe here
13. Fried Fish Adobo
While Fish Adobo is good, you can make it even better (if you like fried food better) by turning it into fried fish adobo. get the recipe here
14. Pork Adobo
Pork adobo is a common adobo dish prepared during regular days. It is also used as a base recipe for other pork adobo dishes. get the recipe here
15. Adobong Mani Recipe (Peanut Adobo)
Legumes such as peanuts can also be made into an adobo snack. This recipe uses lots of garlic. Add some red chili if you want it spicy. get the recipe here
16. Adobong Labong Recipe (Bamboo Shoot Adobo)
Bamboo shoots are edible and it is also a popular ingredient in Asia. There is all the reason why making an adobo dish with it (while adding shrimp and pork) sounds like a good idea. Well, it is actually. get the recipe here
17. Adobong Tahong Recipe (Mussels Adobo)
Mussels or Tahong can be made into a good adobo dish with or without the shell on. This is a good main dish and it can even be dredged in flour then fried later on to be a tasty and crunchy appetizer. get the recipe here
18. Spicy Pork Adobo
Pork adobo with lots of chili and spices make is what Spicy Pork Adobo is all about. get the recipe here
19.Adobo Meatballs
Meatballs can be steamed, fried, made into a sweet and sour dish, and it can also be made into an adobo dish. The list just goes on and on. get the recipe here
20. Pork Adobo with Boiled Eggs
Pork Adobo with Boiled Eggs is yummy and packed with protein. The pork and eggs make a good combination and the sauce makes it more interesting. get the recipe here
21. Pork Adobo with Tofu
Do you want pork or tofu for dinner? Why not do both? Pork with Adobo will bring you the best of both worlds. get the recipe here
22. Pork and Chicken Adobo Recipe
Combine two superb adobo dishes and you will get yummy pork and chicken adobo. Add more garlic for better result and enjoy with newly cooked rice. get the recipe here
23. Chicken Feet Adobo
Chicken feet has been underrated because this seemed to be a regional ingredient. While it takes one to develop an aquired taste for it, those who already have it should go ahead and check this out. get the recipe here
24. Adobo Flakes Recipe
Pork Adobo Flakes is an evidence that the simple pork adobo can be turned into different dishes. This is a good one and I am not kidding. get the recipe here
25. Adobong Kangkong (Water Spinach Adobo)
Water spinach or any leafy green vegetable with similar characyeristics (such as Ongchoy), can be made into a simple adobo dish such as this. It is simple, quick, and budghet friendly. get the recipe here
26. Adobong Sitaw Recipe (String Beans Adobo)
String Beans with Pork is called Adobong Sitaw.You can use les pork if you prefer, the dish will still be delicious. get the recipe here
27. Adobong Pusit Recipe
Small squid is the best ingredient for squid adobo. It is flavorful and can turn white rice to black (this is great because the black sauce is very tasty). get the recipe here
28. Adobong Kambing Recipe (Goat Meat Adobo)
Goat meat makes a good adobo. Dry goat adobo is what we suggest. You will need to simmer the dish until the sauce evaporates. get the recipe here
29. Adobong Isaw (Small Intestine Adobo)
Pig or cow small intestines are usually cooked as an appetizer or pulutan. This carefully cleaned ingredient needs to be tenderized fully by boiling in water and other spices before cooking and turing it unto this adobo dish. get the recipe here
30. Pork Adobo with Potato Recipe
Potato is a generic ingredient that can be added almost to any dishes with sauce. Pork Adobo with Potato is a good adobo variation. get the recipe here
31. Crock Pot Pork Adobo
One of the most tender and comforting adobo dish is Crock Pot or Slow Cooked Pork Adobo. This do not need any introduction. get the recipe here
Les says
Vanjo! insanely FABULOUS post! I love your passion for food! And you have remained skinny too! lol!!
Ching says
You forgot the ginataang pork and chicken adobo ?meat adobo with coconut milk and sili
Vanjo Merano says
Ching, I agree. I am sure that there are more to add to the list. Maybe I can make another post for all of these 🙂