Philippine adobo

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/philippine-adobo

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. What is the culinary tradition?A cooking process and dish central to Filipino cuisine
2. What is the historical function?Originated as a method of food preservation using vinegar and salt
3. Why do people use vinegar and soy sauce in adobo?Vinegar adds a tangy flavor and helps tenderize the meat, while soy sauce adds saltiness and a deeper umami taste.
4. Where did the name 'adobo' come from?The name comes from the Spanish word 'adobar,' which means marinating, and it was applied to the Filipino method of cooking with vinegar and salt.

Maillard Reaction: A chemical reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars that gives browned food its distinctive flavor.
Hydrolysis: A chemical reaction where water breaks down a compound, often used to break down tough connective tissues in meat.
Diaspora: People who have spread or dispersed from their original homeland to other parts of the world.