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Pinakbet (Mixed Vegetable Stew)
A flavorful stew of mixed vegetables like squash, okra, eggplant, and bitter melon cooked in bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) and coconut milk.
⏱️ 45 minutes • 👥 Serves 4 • 📊 Easy
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 medium-sized, peeled and cubed Squash
☐1/4 kg, ends trimmed Okra
☐2 medium-sized, sliced Eggplant
☐1 medium-sized, deseeded and sliced Bitter Melon (Ampalaya)
☐2 medium-sized, sliced Tomato
☐1 medium-sized, sliced Onion
☐4 cloves, minced Garlic
☐1 thumb-sized, julienned Ginger
☐2 tablespoons Bagoong (Fermented Shrimp Paste)
☐1 cup Coconut Milk
☐1 cup Water
☐2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. In a pan, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add in tomatoes and cook until softened. Then, put the bagoong and cook for another minute.
3. Pour in coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the squash and cook until slightly tender.
5. Put in the rest of the vegetables. Cover and simmer until all vegetables are cooked but still slightly crunchy.
6. Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy the flavors of Ilocano cuisine!
Tips
For a more sosyal twist, use fresh coconut milk. Para extra tipid, use leftover vegetables sa ref. Trust me, it still tastes amazeballs! Pair this with a refreshing glass of calamansi juice with a hint of mint leaves para sosyal vibes!
Luto Time: 45 mins
Serves: 4
Easy

Pinakbet (Mixed Vegetable Stew)

A flavorful stew of mixed vegetables like squash, okra, eggplant, and bitter melon cooked in bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) and coconut milk.

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How to Cookhow to luto
1In a pan, sauté garlic, onion, and ginger until fragrant.
2Add in tomatoes and cook until softened. Then, put the bagoong and cook for another minute.
3Pour in coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.
4Add the squash and cook until slightly tender.
5Put in the rest of the vegetables. Cover and simmer until all vegetables are cooked but still slightly crunchy.
6Serve hot with steamed rice. Enjoy the flavors of Ilocano cuisine!
Tipstips

For a more sosyal twist, use fresh coconut milk. Para extra tipid, use leftover vegetables sa ref. Trust me, it still tastes amazeballs! Pair this with a refreshing glass of calamansi juice with a hint of mint leaves para sosyal vibes!