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Adobo

The Filipino dish of meat or seafood braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Widely regarded as the national dish, adobo varies from home to home and region to region, and its tangy, savory sauce is meant for spooning over hot rice.

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