On 4/9/2016 1:58 AM, sf wrote:
> On Fri, 8 Apr 2016 15:12:27 -0600, carnal asada > wrote:
>
>> http://www.manilaspoon.com/2013/07/t...ken-adobo.html
>>
>> Ingredients
>>
>> 1 kilo/2.2 lbs of either chicken or pork* cutlets or a combination
>> 1/2 (up to 3/4) cup vinegar
>> 1/3 cup water
>> 1/3 (up to 1/2) cup soy sauce
>> 1/2 Head of Garlic, peeled and crushed
>> 1 1/2 teaspoons, Whole Black Peppercorns or to taste (sometimes I use
>> ground)
>> 2 Bay leaves
>> 1-2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar, or to taste (optional)
>
> That's vinegar heavy, so if using cider or distilled - keep the
> vinegar and soy to the same proportions and taste for balance, one
> can't overwhelm the other.

That's a sound observation.

> Then add one part of water.

What I like to do is add a half can of 7UP!

> Bay leaves
> are not optional, they must be used for best flavor.

100% agree.

> Don't use sugar. Kekap manis is not the type of soy sauce to use for
> Filipino style adobo.

The 7UP never fails me.