Filipino Adobo Tacos
Makes 8 Servings
Ingredients
For the Adobo (can be made with chicken or pork)
- 3 lbs pork butt or top round, cut into cubes
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 medium onion, sliced thin
Atcharang Papaya (Pickled Papaya) - Recipe yields 12 cups
Ingredients for Step 1
- 3 lbs green papaya, grated
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
For Step 2
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 cup water
- pinch of salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- 4 oz carrots, julienne
- 4 oz jalapenos, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
- 1 oz fresh ginger, julienne
Garnishes
- salsa verde
- lime wedges
How-to
Make the Atcharang Papaya (Pickled Papaya)
Step 1
- Add 1 cup vinegar, 1 cup water and a pinch of salt to grated papaya. Mix well
- A handful at a time, squeeze juice out of the papaya. Set papaya aside
Step 2 - Blanch the Condiments
- In a heavy pot, heat 1 cup of water, 1 cup of vinegar, a pinch of salt and ¾ cup sugar
- Add carrots, jalapenos, ginger and garlic and bring to a boil, then remove from heat
- Pour over papaya. Allow to soak for several hours or overnight in the refrigerator
- After allowing to soak, for the second time squeeze juice out of the papaya by using a cheese cloth. Set aside
Step 3
- Bring vinegar and sugar to a boil. Add green beans and carrots
- Bring to a quick boil. Remove from fire
Step 4
- Add to mixture. Mix, then add grated papaya. Mix well. Allow to cool. Place in preserving jars
- Refrigerate several hours or overnight to cure before using
Make the Pork Adobo
- Combine ingredients. Marinate several hours or overnight
- Place in heavy pan or wok, add onions, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes or until pork is tender
- For the sauce, after the cooking process, reduce sauce until thickened
Assemble the Taco
- Have ready warmed corn tortillas
- Remove the bay leaves from the marinated pork
- Cut pork into small pieces and add to tortilla
- Top with atcharang papaya and salsa verde
- Garnish with lime wedges