Lisa's Adobo
Lisa's Adobo brings tender pork braised in a soy-and-vinegar broth with garlic and bay leaves, then finished with coconut milk for a lush, velvety sauce. It balances bright acidity with savory depth and gentle richness, ideal spooned over warm rice for a cozy weeknight meal or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lisa's Adobo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat, and cook the pork until it is evenly browned.
- 2
Stir the garlic into the Dutch oven, and cook for 1 minute, until tender. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and cider vinegar. Add the bay leaves to the mixture. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low, and cook for 1 hour, or until the pork can be easily shredded with a fork. Make sure the meat stays moist and covered with the liquid; if it looks like it is drying out, add a bit more chicken broth or water.
- 3
Stir the flour into the coconut milk and add it to the Dutch oven; continue cooking until heated through.
- Calories 269.96 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 29.57 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 13.52 g 5%
- Total Fat 8.42 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.89 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 79.64 mg High 27%
- Sodium 908.87 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 0.27 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 94.77 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 1.04 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 501.62 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 41.58 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 10.67 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lisa's Adobo is a Filipino dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Chicken Broth, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 269.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lisa's Adobo?
- It is a Filipino recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Lisa's Adobo made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Apple Cider Vinegar, Chicken Broth, Dried Bay Leaves, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Lisa's Adobo?
- Explore these Filipino side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lisa's Adobo?
- About 1 hr 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 269.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lisa's Adobo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lisa's Adobo healthy?
- Lisa's Adobo has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 269.96 calories and 29.57 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 908.87 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.89 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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