Adobo Marinade

Elevate your cooking game with this bold and flavorful Adobo Marinade, a versatile Filipino-inspired blend that transforms any protein or vegetable into a mouthwatering masterpiece. Featuring a harmonious mix of soy sauce, tangy white vinegar, and fragrant minced garlic, this marinade strikes the perfect balance between savory, sweet, and tangy. Hints of brown sugar, ground paprika, and a touch of black pepper deepen the flavor, while bay leaves infuse an earthy aroma. Add a splash of optional lemon juice for an extra zesty kick. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy marinade works wonders when left to infuse overnight, ensuring every bite of your grilled, roasted, or pan-fried dish bursts with authentic, rich taste. Perfect for chicken, pork, tofu, or vegetables, this Adobo Marinade is your ticket to effortless, crowd-pleasing meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup White vinegar
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground paprika
• 2 leaves Bay leaves
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized bowl or jar, combine the soy sauce, white vinegar, and water.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, brown sugar, ground black pepper, and ground paprika to the mixture. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.

Step 3

Place the bay leaves in the mixture and gently stir to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

Step 4

Optionally, add the lemon juice for an extra tangy flavor profile, and mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more soy sauce for saltiness, vinegar for tanginess, or sugar for sweetness.

Step 6

Use the marinade immediately by pouring over your chosen protein or vegetables in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Ensure the marinade fully coats the ingredients.

Step 7

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results, turning the ingredients once or twice to marinate evenly.

Step 8

Discard the bay leaves before cooking. Cook the marinated ingredients as desired—by grilling, roasting, or pan-frying.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	286.4 grams (286.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	172

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4619mg	201%
Total Carbohydrate 29.40g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.50g	9%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 12.30g	25%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 85mg	7%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 627mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.6%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 67.2%