Adobong Talaba
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
121 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Filipino
Adobong Talaba
Description
This recipe starts by heating oil and butter, then sweating aromatics including chopped onions, minced garlic, and julienned ginger to develop a flavorful base. Fresh oysters, drained well, are then added and briefly sautéed, followed by the addition of soy sauce, black pepper, and calamansi juice which imparts a citrus tang. The mixture is cooked until the sauce reduces and thickens slightly, allowing the oysters to absorb the savory and acidic flavors without overcooking.
Adobong Talaba highlights the briny quality of oysters balanced with the bright and tangy notes from calamansi juice and the richness from butter and soy sauce. The inclusion of black pepper adds mild heat without overpowering the seafood.
This dish is typically served hot as a main or side dish and pairs well with steamed rice. Its concentrated flavors make it a compact and satisfying seafood preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 2 thumb size ginger peeled and julienned
- 2 pounds oysters meat only, drained well
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup calamansi juice
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add butter.
- Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until softened.
- Add oysters and saute for about 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce, pepper, and Thai chili peppers. Cook for about 1 minute.
- Add calamansi juice and bring to a boil. Continue to cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is slightly reduced.
- Season with salt to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- If an oyster shucking knife is unavailable, a flathead screwdriver can be used carefully for shucking oysters.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 187IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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