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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While meatballs are baking, stir together tomatoes and chiles, barbecue sauce, chicken broth, tomato paste, and remaining 2 tablespoons Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon salt in a large skillet.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
If using jarred diced chipotle in adobo sauce, use about ¼ cup.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Cauliflower Adobo Chicken adobo, the national dish of the Philippines, is made by braising chicken in a salty, sour and sweet mixture of mostly soy sauce and vinegar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Let the rice sit, covered and off the heat, until the adobo is ready.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
If using jarred diced chipotle in adobo sauce, use about ¼ cup.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2025
Cauliflower Adobo Chicken adobo, the national dish of the Philippines, is made by braising chicken in a salty, sour and sweet mixture of mostly soy sauce and vinegar.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
Let the rice sit, covered and off the heat, until the adobo is ready.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for adobo
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“Adobo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adobo. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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