Adobong Puti - Foxy Folksy Pinoy Recipes (2024)

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Tangy and savory with garlicky flavors, Adobong Puti is another traditional way of making our beloved adobo minus the soy sauce. It is super simple to make and is equally delicious!

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You might not be as familiar with this dish as you are with its more popular darker version, but if you like the conventional Chicken Adobo, you definitely will love this Adobong Puti. It is a vinegar-only version of Adobo but equally delicious with bold flavors. Perfect with lots of steamed rice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

  • What Is Adobong Puti?
  • Other Must-try Chicken Recipes
  • Ingredients You'll Need
  • Recipe Video
  • Foxy Cooking Tips
  • Storing Adobong Puti
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What Is Adobong Puti?

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Also called Adobo sa Puti (White Adobo) or Arobong Maputi in Kapampangan, this variation is characterized by its clear sauce, thus its name. This is because of the absence of soy sauce. This traditional way of cooking adobo is similar to how the Spanish make Adobar, a way to preserve meat using vinegar and spices. This is also where adobo got its name; the Spaniards were reminded of how they marinate and preserve their food when they saw how our ancestors cooked the dish. However, while the Spanish version uses paprika and oregano, this recipe uses bay leaves and fish sauce.

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  • Oil- any type of neutral oil is okay.
  • Aromatics normally used are garlic, onion, peppercorns, and bay leaves.
  • Chicken- various bone-in chicken parts cut into serving pieces but if you want the healthier version, then chicken breast is also fine.
  • Fish sauce- this is optional, but it will add nice umami and briny flavors to the dish. If you do not have this, you can just add more salt to the dish. No worries, it will not make it taste fishy at all!
  • Vinegar – you can use distilled white vinegar. However, other types like cane and apple cider vinegar will also work, especially if you like to mellow down the tanginess.
  • Additional whole garlic head with the top trimmed. This will give the clear sauce a robust garlicky flavor!
  • Salt and pepper- to taste if needed

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Foxy Cooking Tips

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  • Sear the chicken pieces until the edges are lightly golden. Do not cook them thoroughly because they will continue to cook as you simmer them in vinegar.
  • Once the vinegar is added, refrain from stirring for a few minutes until the sharp acidity burns off.
  • Only use low heat for a slow simmer until the meat absorbs the delicious flavors from the spices and vinegar without drying out quickly. This will also allow the chicken to produce its own oil and juices until the clear sauce becomes thicker.
  • Do not wash the pan where you cooked the Adobong Puti right away. Instead, use it to fry your rice to give it a nice flavor!
  • Make your Adobong Puti more substantial by adding potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, or chicken liver.
  • Not a fan of chicken? You can also use pork belly or other pork cuts to make your Adobong Puti.
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Storing Adobong Puti

Since it is cooked in vinegar, this dish is great for occasions where space in fridge is limited. It is great dish to bring on potlucks and picnics.

It is also great for advance meal prepping as it can last in the fridge or freezer for a long time. I actually love the taste better after it is reheated a day or two after it is cooked.

Place leftover Adobong Puti in a lidded container and refrigerate for up to five days or more, or freeze it for a couple of months.

Reheat on a stovetop by placing leftovers in a saucepan and simmer until heated through. Or just pop in the microwave and heat on high at 1-minute intervals.

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Adobong Puti Recipe

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Tangy and savory with garlicky flavors, Adobong Puti is an unconventional yet flavorful way of making our beloved adobo minus the soy sauce. It is super simple to make and is equally delicious!

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Course :Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Servings =6

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2-2.5 pounds chicken various cuts
  • 3 tablespoon fish sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns cracked
  • 8 fluid oz. (1 cup) vinegar
  • 1 head garlic top trimmed
  • 3 pieces bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste if needed

Instructions

  • 3 tablespoon oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 small onion

    In a pan or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and minced garlic until limp and aromatic.

  • 2-2.5 pounds chicken, 3 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 teaspoon peppercorns

    Add chicken pieces. Season with fish sauce and add the peppercorns. Cover and let it cook, turning once or twice until the edges turn light brown. Juices will come out from the chicken.

  • 1 head garlic, 3 pieces bay leaves, 8 fluid oz. (1 cup) vinegar

    Lower heat to low. Add the bay leaves and whole garlic, and then pour in the vinegar. Let it simmer uncovered for at least 5 minutes without stirring.

  • Salt and pepper

    Cover and let it cook for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender. If needed, season with salt and pepper.

  • Remove the cover and simmer for another 8-10 minutes still in low heat to greatly reduce the liquids to a thick sauce.

  • Transfer to a serving plate and serve with hot steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 263kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 775mgPotassium: 231mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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FAQs

What are the 2 versions of adobo? ›

Based on the main ingredients, the most common adobo types are adobong manók, in which chicken is used, and adobong baboy, in which pork is used.

What vinegar is good for adobo? ›

The traditional Filipino chicken adobo generally uses palm vinegar. However, unless you live in a major city with massive access to all sorts of pan-Asian ingredients, you're not likely to find that in your local market. My stepmother, who passed on this recipe to me, suggested white wine vinegar as a good substitute.

How long does Filipino adobo last in the fridge? ›

How long does chicken adobo last? Due to its acidity, adobo can last up to a week in the fridge or up to 6 months in the freezer 一 a bit longer than a simple roasted chicken, which typically keeps 3 to 4 days.

What is the national dish of the Philippines? ›

Filipino Chicken Adobo 🇵🇭 The national dish of the Philippines and it is one of my favorite comfort food!

What is the difference between Filipino adobo and Spanish adobo? ›

The addition of soy sauce in the recipe came by way of Chinese traders. Similar to Filipino adobo, the Spanish version is a cooking process that involves preservation. However, except for the vinegar, the ingredients are vastly different. The Spanish adobar is red from paprika and spicy from chilies.

Is Mexican adobo the same as Filipino adobo? ›

Filipino Adobo is an indigenous dish that received a Spanish name because it reminded the Spaniards of how they marinated and preserved meat with spices. They are not the same, but they are similar because each culture needed to preserve and flavor food so it wouldn't rot.

Can I use Datu Puti vinegar for adobo? ›

Chicken Adobo Ingredients

However, keep the skin if you like it. Note that chicken breasts would dry out, and they won't be as juicy. Cane vinegar - I like to use a Filipino brand such as Datu Puti - cane vinegar. However, you can use any white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Why do you not stir vinegar in adobo? ›

You can stir it while it's simmering or boiling. But, as for my father's words, do not stir it after you add the vinegar because "it may ruin the taste of the adobo." Bay leaves are quite optional to put when I cook my adobo. Salt is optional, too, because all the salty taste will be coming from the soy sauce.

What makes adobo taste good? ›

In Mexico, adobo sauce starts with dried chiles like guajillo and ancho peppers. The chiles are rehydrated and combined into a thick paste with an acid like vinegar or citrus juice and flavorful additions like onions, garlic, cumin, and oregano.

Why is Filipino adobo so good? ›

There's no doubt that adobo is a mainstay in Philippine cuisine — thanks to its complex flavours rooted from a simple vinegar-braised method, it's one of the most well-known gateway dishes that introduces foreigners to the curious and nuanced world of Filipino food.

Does adobo taste better the next day? ›

Adobo is one of those dishes that actually tastes better the next day or so. Because the vinegar mellows over time and also acts as a preservative, it can keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze Filipino adobo? ›

Yes, you can freeze chicken adobo. Allow it to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or freezer bag.

What is the Philippines' national drink? ›

The Philippines boasts an array of beverages that encapsulate the country's spirit. If one were to be singled out, San Miguel Beer, known for its rich flavor and widespread popularity, could arguably be considered the Philippines' national beverage.

What is the most popular Filipino food in the world? ›

According to Taste Atlas, the most popular Filipino dishes are lechon, pancit, lumpia, adobo, sisig, sinigang, torta, kaldereta, kare-kare, silog, and sorbetes in that order.

How many versions of adobo are there? ›

Did you know we have over 100 variations of adobo? Here are some of the different ways that the different parts of the country prepare everyone's favorite Filipino food.

What is the original adobo? ›

When the Spaniards arrived, they saw how the Filipinos used vinegar to marinate their chicken, pork, and fish. The Spanish word 'adobar' refers to a marinade or pickling sauce. In his writings, Pedro de San Buenaventura labeled the Filipino version 'adobo de los naturales' – adobo of the natives. The name stuck.

What are other names for adobo seasoning? ›

Adobo or adobar (Spanish: marinade, sauce, or seasoning) is the immersion of food in a stock (or sauce) composed variously of paprika, oregano, salt, garlic, and vinegar to preserve and enhance its flavor. The Portuguese variant is known as carne de vinha d'alhos.

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