Adobo Sauce (Filipino Classic Marinade & Stew Base)

Name: Adobo Sauce (Filipino Classic Marinade & Stew Base)
Ingredients: 120 ml Soy sauce; 120 ml Cane vinegar or white vinegar; 8–10 cloves minced Garlic; 3–4 Bay leaves; 1 tsp cracked Black peppercorns; 1–2 tbsp Brown sugar; 120 ml (optional for thinner) Water

A recipe from the Bmarchai Recipes collection.

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Adobo Sauce (Filipino Classic Marinade & Stew Base)

Nutrition (per serving)

80Calories

2 gProtein

6 gCarbs

6 gFat

4 gSugar

1400 mgSalt

Ingredients

120 ml Soy sauce
120 ml Cane vinegar or white vinegar
8–10 cloves minced Garlic
3–4 Bay leaves
1 tsp cracked Black peppercorns
1–2 tbsp Brown sugar
120 ml (optional for thinner) Water

Method

In bowl combine soy sauce + vinegar + minced garlic + bay leaves + cracked peppercorns + brown sugar.
Stir until sugar dissolves → taste & adjust (should be salty, tangy, garlicky with slight sweetness).
Use immediately as marinade for chicken, pork, tofu (marinate 2–24 hours in fridge).
For sauce/stew base: simmer mixture with meat/vegetables + optional water 30–60 minutes until reduced and flavorful.
Remove bay leaves → cool → store refrigerated up to 2 weeks.
Classic Filipino adobo sauce — use for adobo stew, grilled meats, or as dipping sauce.