adobo
noun
ado·bo
ə-ˈdō-bō 
ä-ˈt͟hō-bō
ä-ˈt͟hō-bō
plural adobos
1
: a Philippine dish of fish or meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade
2
: a spicy marinade used in Latin American cuisine and usually containing vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers
chipotles in adobo
3
: a seasoning mixture that typically includes ground dried garlic, ground dried onion, oregano, salt, and pepper
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Elvi's Kitchen is now a favorite with locals and tourists alike for dishes like fresh fish prepared in Maya adobo sauce and even unique vegan and vegetarian dishes like coconut ceviche and curry.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
In turn, Filipino immigrants brought to the States their own style of empanadas – flaky and buttery, on the sweeter side and stuffed with chicken adobo, kaldereta (goat or beef stew) and other island-country favorites.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
For the main entree, choose from adobo pork belly, uni pasta or kabocha squash gateau.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Tip: If chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are not available, use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and a dash of liquid smoke.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Feb. 2025
In turn, Filipino immigrants brought to the States their own style of empanadas – flaky and buttery, on the sweeter side and stuffed with chicken adobo, kaldereta (goat or beef stew) and other island-country favorites.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2025
For the main entree, choose from adobo pork belly, uni pasta or kabocha squash gateau.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
Tip: If chipotle chiles in adobo sauce are not available, use ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper and a dash of liquid smoke.
—Susan Nicholson, arkansasonline.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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