Filipino · main
Adobo (Chicken or Pork in Vinegar and Soy)
Adobo (Chicken or Pork in Vinegar and Soy) reads umami 8.7, salinity 6.8 and richness 6.3 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Filipino main, about 1 hr 15 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 9.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 5.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.2 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 5.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.7 · Salinity 6.8 · Richness 6.3 · Sourness 5.7 · Allium 4.7 · Funk & Ferment 3.5 · Warm Spice 2.1 · Sweetness 1.5 · Heat 1.1 · Bitterness 1.1 · Earthy 0.9 · Herbaceous 0.8 · Nutty 0.8
What's in it (8)
- 3 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup white cane vinegar
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 8 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cup water
Time & effort: about 1 hr 15 min (15 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 134.2 kcal, 22.9 g protein, 3.8 g fat, 1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Combine meat with vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, peppercorns, and bay leaves and marinate briefly.
- Simmer all together until meat is tender and sauce reduces.
- For extra flavor, remove meat, fry until lightly browned, then return to the sauce.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- German Meatballs — German
- Swedish Meatballs with Creamy Gravy — Scandinavian
- Collard Greens — Southern
- Sisig (Sizzling Pork Cheek and Ear) — Filipino
- Grilled Beef Kebabs with Peppers and Onions — American
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.