adobo

/adˈoʊboʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A spicy stew or sauce originating from the Philippines, typically made from vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and chili peppers, used as a marinade or a condiment.

“The family cooked a delicious adobo for dinner using chicken and vegetables.”

2. verb

To cook or prepare food in the style of adobo, especially by marinating it in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and chili peppers.

“The chef adoboed the chicken for several hours before grilling it.”

3. noun

A style of cooking originating from the Philippines, characterized by the use of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and chili peppers.

“The restaurant served traditional Filipino adobo for lunch.”

4. noun

A type of container or vessel used for cooking or serving adobo, typically a clay pot or a ceramic dish.

“The family cooked their adobo in a large clay pot.”

Synonyms

  • marinade
  • sauce
  • stew

Antonyms

  • puree
  • soup