adobo
/əˈdoʊboʊ/
Definition
A popular Filipino dish consisting of meat, seafood, or vegetables marinated and simmered in a savory and sour sauce typically made of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and peppercorns.
Etymology
The word comes from the Spanish verb 'adobar,' meaning to marinate or dress. It entered the Filipino lexicon during the Spanish colonial period to describe a local cooking method that uses vinegar to preserve food.
In the news
The article lists adobo as a primary example of the savory Filipino cuisine that customers can discover at the new Taste of Filipino shop in Mebane. It highlights the dish as a quintessential flavor of the Philippines that the business owner aims to share with the local community.
New business brings Filipino food, culture to Mebane
Read the full article ↗News of Orange