Bohol Adobo

Ingredients for Bohol Adobo

• 1 kg pork belly, cubed
• 3 medium floury potatoes, quartered
• 1 whole garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup cane vinegar
• 1/3 cup Philippine soy sauce or Kikkoman soy sauce
• 4 tbsp black beans, drained and roughly mashed
• 2 tbsp annatto powder, dissolved in 4 tbsp boiling water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 4 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp whole peppercorns
• 1 1/4 cups water, divided

How to cook Bohol Adobo

1. 1.Deep-fry potatoes in hot oil until golden; drain and set aside.
2. 2.Sauté garlic in oil over low heat until golden, then remove and reserve it.
3. 3.Fry pork belly until browned. Add 1 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, black beans, annatto, peppercorns, bay leaves, and sugar.
4. 4.Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour until pork is tender; reduce the sauce near the end.
5. 5.Mix cornstarch with remaining 1/4 cup water. Add slurry and potatoes, then simmer 5 minutes before serving.