'Celebrating Adobo as the very first Filipino food Google Doodle is truly commendable. Whether it's eaten with rice, pandesal or just on its own, there is nothing like our very own Adobo,' said renowned restaurateur and food writer Claude Tayag. The mere mention of the word 'adobo' to Filipinos wherever they are in the world will easily get them craving for the taste of home. 'Adobo is a source of Filipino pride and identity. Others substitute meat with seafood like squid, or locally available vegetables like kangkong (water spinach) or sitaw (string beans). In places like Southern Luzon, where coconut milk is a food staple, creamier adobo recipes like Adobong Manok sa Gata (chicken adobo with coconut milk) are extremely popular. Locals in Visayas enjoy adobong puti (White Adobo), considered by some to be the original indigenous style, which exclusively uses vinegar without any soy sauce. Several areas within the Philippines give their Adobo a regional twist. The local flavors make Filipino adobo much sweeter, sourer, and saltier in taste compared to other versions.

Common ingredients include vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and black pepper. There are many different kinds of Adobo, but they all share the same basic elements: marinated meat or vegetables braised into a stew. The word “adobo” was first added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in December 2006 and was included on the word list of the next OED quarterly update, released on this day in 2007. “It is an honor to launch this Doodle that celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino cuisine on such a global platform,' he added.Īdobo can be found far and wide, whether it’s at a five-star restaurant in Manila or inside the homes of Filipino families around the world. For adobo to be featured as a Google Doodle – the first Filipino dish at that – is a Pinoy Pride moment,” said Mervin Wenke, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, Google Philippines. It is an evolving, well-loved comfort food or way of cooking that crosses all economic boundaries. 'Adobo is an important part of the story of Filipinos. MANILA, Philippines - Today’s animated Google Doodle celebrates Adobo, the first Filipino food to be featured in the platform.

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