Pinakbet

==Description==
Pinakbet is a vegetarian dish known throughout the Philippines. The main ingredient in this dish is ampalaya also known as "bitter melon". The spice named bagoong (Pork and Shrimp paste) adds a unique flavor.
===Ingredients===
*kalabasa (Squash), cut into chunks
*okra (lady fingers)
*talong (long Eggplant), sliced 1/2" thick
*sitaw (string beans), cut into 2" strips
*ampalaya (bitter melon), cut into small pieces
*Pork with fat, thinly sliced
*finely chopped garlic
*sliced onions
*bagoong alamang (Shrimp paste)
*cooking oil
===Directions===
In a big kawali (wok) or an earthen ware pot, sauté garlic and Onion in oil. Then add the Pork and cook until the Pork turns light brown in color and is tender. Add the Squash first and stir. Then add the other vegetables. Cover the pot or wok and let it simmer in low heat until vegetables are soft and tender. Take the lid off and add the Shrimp paste. Be sure not to add a lot. You don't want it to be salty. The taste of each vegetable should still be intact. Stir until liquid is nearly gone. Serve hot.
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==See also==
Category: Filipino Vegetarian
 Category:Vegetarian
 Category:Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Filipino Recipes
Category: Pan-fry Bitter melon Recipes
Category: Bitter melon Side Dish Recipes
Category: Pan-fry Okra Recipes
Category: Okra Side Dish Recipes
Category:Squash Recipes
category:bitter melon Recipes
category:green bean Recipes
category:bitter melon Recipes
category:Eggplant Recipes
category:garlic Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:Pork Recipes
category:okra Recipes
category:oil Recipes