Adobo

Adobo is a seasoned marinade or dry rub used to build flavor before an ingredient is cooked.

Adobo matters because it gives guests a clearer way to read a menu: not only what is being served, but what kind of technique, texture, memory, or hospitality decision is behind it.

A cook might adobo chicken, pork, fish, mushrooms, or roots before roasting, grilling, braising, or pan-searing so the seasoning enters the ingredient rather than sitting only on the surface.

For The Hidden Table, adobo is a storytelling layer. It can carry oregano, garlic, citrus, pepper, and family memory into a dish, showing how traditional flavor can guide a contemporary tasting experience.