11 Delectable Side Dishes to Serve with Pork Adobo

You’ve come to the correct spot if you’re wondering what to serve with your pork adobo.

In this essay, I’ll go through 11 of the most popular side dishes with adobo pork.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

Garlic fried rice, pancit canton (noodles), Achara (Filipino pickles), and pandesal bread rolls go well with pig adobo. Try a tossed green salad or a Thai mango salad for salad. Lumpia, chop suey, potato salad, and lemon garlic broccoli are all options.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Garlic fried rice

This dish, also known as sinangag, is my go-to with pig adobo.

Day-old rice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper are the only five ingredients.

Of course, you may get creative with it, but I typically stick to this recipe so the rice doesn’t overshadow the main meal.

This garlic fried rice is the ideal vehicle for soaking up all of the flavorful, acidic sweetness of your pig adobo sauce.

Tossed green salad

Although this isn’t a typical accompaniment to pig adobo, a green salad is usually a pleasant addition to any dinner.

This salad has crispy and crunchy textures that complement the delicate pork adobo.

It also has a tart mustard vinaigrette that helps cut through the richness of the pork adobos.

I like to use lettuce in this tossed green salad, but you can also use kale, swiss chard, or even brussels sprouts.

Achara (pickled vegetables)

Green papaya, red onions, and jicama are used to make this traditional Filipino pickled relish.

The ingredients are steeped overnight in a vinegar combination, which imparts a tongue-tingling sweet-but-sharp taste.

This achara will brighten up your pork adobo.

If you can’t get green papaya, substitute daikon radish.

Pandesal (bread rolls)

This traditional Filipino bread roll is often eaten for breakfast, although it may be savored at any time.

Each roll is soft and fluffy, with a mildly sweet taste.

Bread rolls are often stuffed with everything you can think of, including butter, jams, eggs, and even meaty major courses like hog adobo.

In the mood to bake?

Give it a try with this easy pandesal recipe.

Garlic baby bok choy stir fry 

A simple side dish like this baby bok choy stir fry complements a flavorful meal like pork adobo perfectly.

It won’t overpower your adobo and will provide a splash of color to the dish.

You may make this garlic baby bok choy stir fry as delicate or crisp as you wish, but I love mine crunchy.

Pancit canton (noodles)

Pancit canton is a Filipino noodle meal that originated in China, similar to chow mein, although pancit utilizes wheat flour noodles rather than egg noodles.

It’s laden with crisp-tender veggies, so a large spoonful of pork adobo on top is all it needs.

Do you want a taste? Experiment with Whisper of Yum’s recipe.

Lumpia

Got the cravings for something crunchy?

Lumpiang is the way to go.

Regular lumpia is loaded with pork, but I like to serve this lighter version stuffed with bean sprouts and shrimp with pork adobo.

Lumpia are quite addicting, particularly when dunked in hot vinegar.

Chop suey 

My favorite part about chop suey is that there are no limits regarding what veggies to use; instead, use it as an excuse to use up whatever weird pieces of vegetables you have left in the fridge.

And the trick to crispy vegetables is to begin with the item that takes the longest to cook (carrots!).

Make your own using Foxy Folksy’s chop suey recipe.

Thai mango salad

Serve your pork adobo with a Thai mango salad to include additional Asian flavors.

It has a mild tangy taste with a tinge of sweetness that will well complement the rich, savory flavors of your pork.

This 20-minute salad is a bright and refreshing complement to any dinner table.

Simple potato salad

Nobody can say no to a creamy potato salad, particularly when it’s served with a warm dish of pig adobo.

Potato salads can get pretty complicated.

This one, on the other hand, is simply potatoes, a creamy sauce, and some chives. The dressing softens the harsh tastes of the meat.

Potato salad may be served warm or cold, and Ajoke provides several dressing possibilities.

Lemon garlic broccoli

Steamed broccoli is a nutritious and simple complement to any meal.

If you find it too bland, you may dress it up by tossing it in a spicy, garlicky oil.

It’s a simple technique that will make your steamed florets pop.

And the lemon spritz gives some zing to the meat.

Get the recipe here.

The best side dishes to serve with pork adobo

• Garlic fried rice
• Tossed green salad
• Achara
• Pandesal
• Garlic baby bok choy stir fry
• Pancit canton
• Lumpia
• Chop suey
• Thai mango salad
• Simple potato salad
• Lemon garlic broccoli