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Adobo with potatoes, spicy meat and crispy potato served
Savoury pork adobo simmered with tender potatoes

Adobo with potatoes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses
Adobo is not just a dish, but the national cooking technique of the Philippines. The secret lies in the ratio of vinegar and soy sauce, which tenderises and preserves the meat. This version is made with minced meat and potatoes, a quicker, everyday variation of the classic (similar to Giniling).
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Filipino

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Deep frying pan or wok

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Pre-fry the diced potatoes in a little oil in a pan until they get a golden brown crust, then remove.

Tip: Pre-frying prevents the potato from disintegrating in the sauce and gives better flavour (Maillard reaction).
2 ✓

In the same pan, fry the chopped onion and garlic.

Tip: Do not burn the garlic, just let it become fragrant.
3 ✓

Add the minced meat and fry until it turns white or the fat renders out.

Tip: Searing the meat gives a deeper flavour to the dish.
4 ✓

Mix in the soy sauce, vinegar, spices (paprika, cumin, pepper, bay leaf). Pour over the water.

Tip: IMPORTANT: After pouring in the vinegar, DO NOT stir for a few minutes, let it boil. According to Filipino belief (and experience), this is how the rawness of the vinegar 'cooks out'.
5 ✓

Return the potatoes, cover, and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the potato is soft.

Tip: Adobo is good when the sauce reduces to a thick, shiny glaze.
6 ✓

Finally, season with lime juice for extra freshness.

Tip: The acid (lime) highlights the salty and fatty flavours.

Recipe FAQ

It turned out too sour, what should I do?
Cook it longer without the lid! The vinegar taste mellows with cooking. If it's still too much, a little sugar helps.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Potatoes (diced)
  • 300 g Minced pork (fattier variety is better)
  • 1 head Red onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Vinegar (white or cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice (or lemon)
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 2 units Bay leaves
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Oil
  • 300 ml Water