adobo
noun
ado·bo
ə-ˈdō-bō 
ä-ˈt͟hō-bō
ä-ˈt͟hō-bō
plural adobos
1
: a Philippine dish of fish or meat usually marinated in a sauce containing vinegar and garlic, browned in fat, and simmered in the marinade
2
: a spicy marinade used in Latin American cuisine and usually containing vinegar, garlic, and chili peppers
chipotles in adobo
3
: a seasoning mixture that typically includes ground dried garlic, ground dried onion, oregano, salt, and pepper
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The birria oozes adobo flavors with hints of cinnamon.
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Into the bacon grease go onions, garlic ($1.39, Aldi), and some spices along with half a can of chilis in adobo.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Add ketchup, water, adobo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, and black pepper to blender; process until very smooth, about 30 seconds.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
Badman's plates highlight local, Arizona vegetables with dishes such as cauliflower adobo with i’itoi onion relish, perfect paired with Arizona wines like ‘Renato’s' Grenache blend from Los Milics, her partner's vineyard.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
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Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Into the bacon grease go onions, garlic ($1.39, Aldi), and some spices along with half a can of chilis in adobo.
—Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 22 Mar. 2024
Add ketchup, water, adobo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, and black pepper to blender; process until very smooth, about 30 seconds.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2023
Badman's plates highlight local, Arizona vegetables with dishes such as cauliflower adobo with i’itoi onion relish, perfect paired with Arizona wines like ‘Renato’s' Grenache blend from Los Milics, her partner's vineyard.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
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“Adobo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adobo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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