Pinakbet is a popular Filipino vegetable dish from the Ilocos region, made with a variety of vegetables, shrimp paste, and sometimes meat. It's a nutritious and flavorful dish that pairs well with steamed rice.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
30min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 bitter melon
- 2 eggplant
- 4 cloves garlic
- 8 okras
- 1 onion
- pepper
- 500 g pork belly
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp shrimp paste
- 200 g squash
- 100 g string beans
- 3 tomatoes
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
In a large pan over medium heat, cook the pork belly until browned and the fat has rendered. Remove excess oil if necessary.
Step 2
Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the pan. Sauté until fragrant and the onions are translucent.
Step 3
Stir in the shrimp paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to soften.
Step 5
Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
Step 6
Add the squash and cook for about 5 minutes or until partially tender.
Step 7
Add the eggplants, bitter melon, string beans, and okra. Stir to combine.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and simmer until all the vegetables are cooked through but still slightly crisp.
Step 9
Serve the Pinakbet hot with steamed rice.