How to cook Adobo

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Pork / Chicken Adobo Recipe
1/2 kilo pork cut in cubes + 1/2 kilo chicken, cut into pieces or choice of either 1 kilo of pork or 1 kilo of chicken1 head garlic, minced1/2 yellow onion, diced1/2 cup soy sauce1 cup vinegar2 cups of water1 teaspoon paprika5 laurel leaves (bay leaves)4 tablespoons of cooking oil or olive oil2 tablespoons cornstarchSalt and pepper to taste3 tablespoons water
Adobo Cooking Instructions:
In a big sauce pan or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of oil then sauté the minced garlic and onions.Add the pork and chicken to the pan. Add 2 cups of water, 1/4 cup of soy sauce, vinegar, paprika and the bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or when meat is tender.Remove the pork and chicken from the sauce pan and on another pan, heat cooking oil and brown the pork and chicken for a few minutes.Mix the browned pork and chicken back to the sauce and add cornstarch dissolved in water to thicken.Add salt and/or pepper if desiredBring to a boil then simmer for an additional 5 minutes.Serve hot with the adobo gravy and plain rice.
I will also give you some tips..
You have the option to add crushed ginger to the onions and garlic when sautéing. Ginger adds a unique flavor to your pork/chicken adobo.