Pork Adobo on Rice
Description:
Adobo is a spice mixture popular in the Philippines and in Mexico, used to season meat, poultry and fish. This spice mixture often consists of a blend of garlic, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper and various other Spanish or Latino spices depending on the brand. Probably most famously used in Chicken Adobo or Pork Adobo, a Filipino dish.
Using:
Use to season meat, poultry and fish. This spice mixture can be bought in dried form yet often this mixture of spices is prepared before cooking the meal that requires it.
Storage:
Ground spices should only be kept for 6 months in airtight containers. Whole spices can be kept for two years in airtight containers.
Substitutions:
Blend together your own mixture using the spices you have at home. Include dried chilies, fresh garlic, oregano, tomatoes, onion, cumin, vinegar, paprika, salt, pepper, cayenne and sugar.
Interesting Facts:
In the Philippines, adobo is often one of the first dishes learned to cook.
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