adobo
Pronunciation: [əˈdoʊboʊ]
Word
Context: "food"
(noun) a popular dish in some countries, especially in the Philippines. Adobo is made by marinating meat, usually chicken or pork, in vinegar, soy sauce, and spices, and then cooking it. It has a tangy and savory flavor. People often enjoy it with rice.
Example
Last night, my mother made delicious chicken adobo for dinner.
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We didn’t have any adobo for lunch, so I just ate a sandwich instead.
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Have you ever tried adobo before?
Context: "cooking"
(verb) to prepare food using the adobo style. This usually means marinating and cooking meat in the same way as the adobo dish. It’s a way to make food tasty and flavorful.
Example
I will adobo the pork with garlic and soy sauce for dinner tonight.
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I didn't adobo the chicken; instead, I baked it without any marinade.
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What spices do you use to adobo the meat?
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