Friday, September 3, 2010

Pakbet Tagalog

September 9, 2009 by Panlasang Pinoy  

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Pakbet tagalog is a tasty vegetable dish made-up of different fresh vegetables, pork, and shrimp paste. This dish is a variation of the popular dish, Pakbet Ilokano, that originated from the Ilocos Region.

This recipe is comprised of different vegetables such as eggplant (talong), squash (kalabasa), sting beans (sitaw), ampalaya (bitter melon), okra, and others. Since there are quite a number of ingredients required, I usually carry a shopping list and buy the freshest produce from a nearby market on the day that I’ll cook them. When it comes to the Shrimp paste, I always buy an extra bottle from the Asian store so that I won’t run out of stock.

Before I forget…have that rice cooker going because you might need some extra rice. Oh…one more thing. Have a cold soda (soft drinks) on your side or some cold juice to get rid of that shrimpy taste after you’re done. Happy cooking!

Try this Pakbet Tagalog recipe.

 

Ingredients:

1/4 lb pork, thinly sliced

1 large egg plant, chopped

1 medium-sized bitter melon, chopped

1/4 lb squash, chopped into 2x1 inch cubes

3 pieces large tomato, sliced

1 piece onion, sliced

1 tbsp ginger, minced

3 cloves garlic, crushed

6 to 8 pieces okra

1 bunch string beans, cut in 3 inches length

4 tbsp shrimp paste

1 cup water

3 tbsp cooking oil

salt and pepper

            

Watch the cooking video:

      

Cooking Procedure:

1. Heat the pan and put the cooking oil.

2. When oil is hot enough, saute the garlic, ginger, onion, and tomato

3. Add the pork and cook until color turns light brown (about 5 to 8 minutes)

4. Put-in the shrimp paste and cook for 2 minutes.

5. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is tender

6. Put-in the squash and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until texture becomes soft

7. Add the remaining vegetables and mix with the other ingredients.Simmer for 5 minutes or until all the vegetables are cooked. (Do not overcook the vegetables)

8. Serve hot with steamed white rice. Share and Enjoy!

Check out these Related Articles/Recipes:

  1. Pakbet Ilocano
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  3. Ginisang Ampalaya
  4. Bistek Tagalog
  5. Lumpiang Sariwa
  6. Ginisang Upo
  7. Ginataang Alimasag
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Comments

10 Responses to “Pakbet Tagalog”
  1. lvee says:

    this is perfect for 2nyt dinner ng family ko.tyou! sana sa susunod if ever…cheesecake nman po ty!

  2. Joelen says:

    Mmm.. sarap! My confession is that when I make it, I don’t include any ampalaya/bitter melon – it’s just something I can’t learn to like, no matter how much I try. I wish my husband liked pakbet (or is it pinakbet?). I prefer mine with lots of squash and eggplant, which he isn’t a fan of – lol.

  3. fhe chiu says:

    i love gulay masarap 2 lalo n pag may pitong tilapia maraming salat uli.

  4. MrsLavendula says:

    wow, i love pakbet! a couple of months ago i was craving for this dish and had to call my mom overseas to ask for the recipe! hahaha! thanx for posting!

  5. mrs bruhns says:

    salamat po!for sharing ur recipe

  6. juliette enriquez says:

    pakbet is really yummy, ilove it.

  7. juliette enriquez asinas says:

    wow, pakbet is really a very delicious dish. i love it,

  8. conn cosio says:

    I used to cook this dish when I’m in the Philippines,
    I really miss pinakbet!
    Thanks kuya for all of your recipes!

  9. diane says:

    ano pong main difference in taste nito sa Pakbet recipe (Ilokano?)

    thank you kuya :D

  10. Imee says:

    thank you very much for the video. i’m not a good cook but the video made it easier for me to cook pakbet. maraming salamat.

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