Aside from the fact that it’s fun to say, "adobo" is one of those food terms that can be confusing. You’ve heard it in reference to a sauce and a spice… a verb and a noun. What exactly is going on here? Anton Dayrit explains in this video what the Filipino adobo is and what's involved in making this marinated dish. If you don't have any Filipino restaurants close to you, adobo is a simple but flavorfully complex dish to prepare.