Pinakbet

== Description ==
Pinakbet is a dish known throughout the Philippines. The main ingredient in this dish is ampalaya also known as "bitter melon". The spice named bagoong (pork and shimp paste) adds a unique flavor.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 kg. kalabasa/squash, cut into chunks
* 2 kg. okra
* 2 kg. long eggplant, sliced ½" thick
* 2 kg. sitaw (string beans), cut into 2" strips
* 1 kg. ampalaya, cut into small pieces
* 1 lb. pork with fat, thinly sliced
* 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 3 onions, sliced or minced, red, white, or yellow only
* 4 tsp. shrimp paste
* cooking oil
== Directions ==
# In a big, fresh wok or an earthenware pot, sauté garlic and onion in oil.
# Then add the pork, and cook until the meat 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.
# The taste of each vegetable should still be intact. Stir until liquid is nearly gone.
# Serve hot and plain over rice or with other main dishes but scoop some of the contents into a large plate.
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Category:Filipino Meat Dishes
Category:Calabaza Recipes
Category:Bitter melon Recipes
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Category:Eggplant Recipes
Category:Pork Recipes
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Category:Shrimp Paste Recipes
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