Adobo is one of those dishes for which there are almost as many recipes as there are cooks. The only thing they all have in common is vinegar, garlic and pepper; the dish can also include soy ...

The word adobo is Spanish for “adobar,” which means to marinate. Pedro de San Buenaventura labeled the Filipino version "adobo de los naturales" – adobo of the natives, and the name stuck.