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Pinakbet Recipe (Tagalog)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 4
Author: Vanjo Merano

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb pork thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg plant sliced
  • 1 medium-sized bitter melon chopped
  • 1/4 lb squash chopped into 2x1 inch cubes
  • 3 pieces large tomato sliced
  • 1 piece onion chopped
  • 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 to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the pan and put the cooking oil.
  • When oil is hot enough, saute the garlic, ginger, onion, and tomato
  • Add the pork and cook until color turns light brown (about 5 to 8 minutes)
  • Put-in the shrimp paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is tender
  • Put-in the squash and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until texture becomes soft
  • 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)
  • Serve hot with steamed white rice. Share and Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g