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Pinakbet Recipe

Pinakbet is a traditional Filipino vegetable stew made with a variety of fresh vegetables and shrimp paste. It's a flavorful and nutritious dish that is perfect for vegetarians or as a side dish for meat mains.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Filipino
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 4 Servings

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Serving Plates
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsps Cooking oil
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 2 Medium Tomatoes sliced
  • 1 Small Bitter gourd Ampalaya, sliced
  • 1 Medium Eggplant
  • 1 Cup Squash
  • 1 Cup String beans cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 Cup Okra
  • 1 Cup Kabocha squash
  • 1/4 Cup Bagoong
  • 2 Cups Water
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until softened.
  • Stir in bitter gourd, eggplant, squash, string beans, okra, and kabocha squash. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add bagoong and water. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

  1. Adjust the amount of bagoong according to your taste preference. Some prefer it more savory, while others prefer it less salty.
  2. You can add other vegetables like ampalaya (bitter melon), patola (sponge gourd), or sigarilyas (winged beans) for variety.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g