Adobo Seasoning

Adobo spice is an all-purpose dry spice mix commonly found in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines. It typically contains salt, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, cumin, and oregano. The exact blend may vary — some adobo blends may include turmeric, a touch of fiery heat like cayenne pepper, or citrus elements like dried lemon peel.

It is commonly used as a base condiment for meat, fish, stews, sauces, beans, broth and vegetables and is always used in dishes such as pastelón. Its flavor profile is garlicky and salty – a great substitute for other poultry seasonings.

Everything about Adobe

You may have heard of adobo in other cuisines and in other forms (e.g. as a wet marinade). The name Adobo comes from the Spanish word “Adobar” which means “to marinate”. There are wet and dry forms of adobo – the adobo most commonly associated with Filipino cuisine is a wet marinade, mainly vinegar or other liquids, with lots of garlic and various other spices to cook on chicken, beef, pork, fish or even to flavor vegetables.

There are also chipotle in adobo cans, which are most commonly associated with Mexican cuisine. This is usually a thick, flavorful and smoky red sauce made with canned whole chilies. Many Mexican dishes use cans of chipotle in adobo, from chicken adobo and rice and enfrijoladas to Mexican-inspired recipes like a spicy Bloody Maria cocktail and turkey tortilla soup.

These members of the diverse Adobo family are all awesome, but today we’re here to make an Adobo spice mix, so let’s get started!

Adobo Seasoning vs. Sazón Seasoning

You may be wondering how adobo differs from sazón, another popular Latin American spice mix. Adobo’s primary flavor profile is garlicky and herbaceous, while Sazón has more citrus notes and a sweet-peppery profile, and contains coriander and achiote or annatto (giving the spice blend a lovely red hue).

Adobo can range from pale white to yellow to red depending on the proportions of garlic and onion and the amount of turmeric or paprika added. Using a predominant amount of garlic and onion powder gives a lighter spice blend, while adding a significant amount of turmeric gives a pigmented yellow spice blend. In the more paprika-dominant adobos, the color approaches the red-brown of Sazón.

Adobo Spice Variations

You can customize the Adobo seasoning to make your favorite elements pop in the mix, or cater to any dietary needs, such as: B. the reduction of sodium.

Some blends have introduced a fiery spiciness, others reduce the spiciness a bit or dispense with pepper altogether. Other blends include citrus elements like orange or lemon pepper.

How to store adobo spices

Store Adobo in an airtight container away from heat, light and moisture. You can keep it in a pantry at room temperature indefinitely. That’s not to say the flavor won’t fade over time, but it won’t “spoil” or go rancid.

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