[Aliantha]

Well this is probably a bit late, but yeah, if the kiwi isn't firm anymore it's no good to you, no matter what sort of kiwi.

When I cook adobo, I make it with cola, star anise, soy sauce, ginger and garlic. Not sure how you guys do it over there, but I don't recommend coke. Pepsi seems to be the best, and use reduced salt soy sauce. I always use light soy also. I also only use half cola and half stock (vege or beef or chicken - doesn't really matter).

eta: my step mum is from the philipines and taught me how to cook adobo. Not sure if it's the same where you are, but I love it with pork or chicken.