Filipino Recipes

Pinakbet is a delicious dish of mostly vegetables. Even though you’re a meat lover, I suggest you try this recipe. Trust me, you’ll like it.

Cooking Information:

• Estimated Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 lb. pork, sliced
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 squash, cubed
• 2 cups okra, sliced
• 2 cups sitaw (yard long beans), cut in 1 1/2 inch
• 2 eggplants, sliced
• 1 ampalaya (bitter gourd), sliced
• 1 to 1-1/2 cup water
• 2 to 3 tablespoons salted shrimp paste)

Procedure:

• In a large casserole, heat oil over medium heat.
• Cook pork until it turns slightly brown. Add garlic, onions and tomatoes.
• Sauté for a few minutes until tomatoes wilted.
• Add squash and okra, stir-fry for a minute or two.
• Add the rest of the vegetables. Gently stir to combine.
• Pour in water and add the shrimp paste and let it boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer covered over low heat until vegetables are tender. Be sure not to overcook it.
• Immediately remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.