Paksiw is a Filipino cooking method that is traditionally used for preserving food. To “paksiw” meat or fish, vinegar, garlic, pepper, and bay leaves are added and slowly simmered to achieve a balanced taste.

“Binalot” means “wrapped” in Filipino, and in the Philippines, it is also known as a method of cooking.

Adobo is one of the most popular dishes that you can find in the Philippines. It is usually made with a combination of soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves, but some versions of adobo are cooked differently across the country.