Umami Cooking

Meaty with a dash of veggies

Filipino adobo

Oysters adobo

Oysters adobo with fried garlic and scallions
While Filipino adobo is traditionally a meat stew, it is possible to cook something similar with seafood. Yes, there is a way to prevent overcooking oysters while still allowing them to soak up the garlicky-pepper-salty-sour flavors of adobo. You'll lose none of the natural briny goodness of the oysters either.
Cook time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Pork adobo with chili and coconut cream

Pork adobo with chili and coconut cream
Add heat and subtle sweetness to the traditional salty-sour flavor of Filipino adobo. Crushed bird's eye chilies and coconut cream are all you need.
Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people