Pinoy-famous Adobo

If there is one thing that Pinoys are famous of in terms of food, it's our love for ADOBO! Some claim that this dish was introduced to us by our Spanish colonizers hundreds of years ago but No. According to Wikipedia, the cooking method for adobo is indigenous to the Philippines. When the Spanish discovered this dish through our Filipino ancestors, they just gave it a name. Adobo in Spanish means seasoning or marinade.
 

Over time, adobo dish has evolved. From simple chicken meat or pork as main ingredient, it is now introduced as a flavor of different snack packs.

  

Pork Adobo

Chicken Adobo

Chicken leg adobo or "adidas" adobo is one of my favorites! This is best when partnered with rice or with soda. Sometimes, "tambays" choose this as "pulutan" in drinking sessions.  I find it enjoyable munching on it while watching TV or reading my book. My sister is the best cook when it comes to adidas adobo.

Chicken Leg Adobo

 Pork Adobo with mushroom is an improved adobo dish. You can basically add anything in adobo aside from mushroom. When I cook adobo, I sometimes add eggplant or potatos.

Pork Adobo with Mushroom

For fish lovers, don't worry! Gaining popularity now is the fish adobo. I particularly like Tilapia and Bangus (Milkfish). I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed!

Adobong Bangus

Adobong Tilapia

 For seafood lovers, making seafood adobo is one of the best way to experience that seafood!

Adobong Pusit (whole)

Adobong pusit (chopped)

Finally, for vegetarian!

Adobong Kangkong

Adobong Kangkong with tofu

Some snack packs sold in the Philippines come in adobo flavors as well..

Clearly, Adobo has become Philippines' unofficial national dish. So when you visit Philippines, make sure to have a taste of this delicious food!