Adobo is a Filipino favorite! Try this easy recipe for Adobong Pula, or red adobo, which has atsuete oil.
Adobong Pula (Red Adobo) Recipe
This adobong pula recipe used atsuete oil for natural flavor and a red-tinged hue.
Ingredients
Adobong Pula (Red Adobo) Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/4 Cup Achuete Seeds (annatto seeds)
- 1 head Garlic peeled and minced
- 1 kilo pork (use pork belly or shoulder), cubed
- 3 to 4 dried bay leaf
- 1/2 Cup white vinegar
- 1 Cup water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat cooking oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté annatto (atsuete) seeds for 2 to 3 minutes; strain oil and return to pan.
- Sauté garlic in oil for 3 to 5 minutes. Add pork belly or shoulder and dried bay leaves; cook for 10 minutes. Cook until pork fat is rendered and meat is browned.
- Add white vinegar and water; simmer for 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Season with salt.
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