Beef Shortribs Adobo

Name: Beef Shortribs Adobo
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Philippines
Ingredients: 1 cup sherry vinegar or apple cider vinegar; 2 cups chicken stock or 1 cup chicken stock plus 1 cup coconut milk; ½ teaspoon sea salt or (kosher) salt; 3 tablespoons canola oil; 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled; 3 bay leaves; ½ cup soy sauce; 3 whole birdseye chiles (optional); 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 4 equal pieces

Preparation info

Serves
4

Appears in

Memories of Philippine Kitchens

By Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan

Published 2006

About

This thick, rich, dark brown, almost chocolaty sauce becomes even richer if you replace half the stock with coconut milk.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons canola oil
3 pounds beef short ribs, cut into 4 equal pieces
½

Asia
Philippines
Main course
South East Asia

Method

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, warm the oil until very hot but not smoking. Season the ribs with the salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the ribs to the pan, in batches if necessary, and brown well on all sides, about 3 minutes total.
Transfer the ribs to a plate, pour off the oil, and return the ribs to the pan.
Add the chicken stock (and coc