Filipino•comfort
Adobong Dilaw
Yellow Adobo with Turmeric is easy to make yet big on flavor. It's a delicious and filling dish that's perfect with steamed rice.

- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 1 head garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size turmeric, peeled and julienned
- 3 pounds pork belly, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 1 cup vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, heat oil.
- 2
Add onions, garlic, and turmeric and cook until softened.
- 3
Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly seared and evenly colored with turmeric.
- 4
Add vinegar and bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered and without stirring, for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Add water and bay leaves. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Lower heat, cover and cook for about 50 minutes to 1 hour or until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.