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Pinakbet Tagalog
A hearty vegetable stew featuring a medley of seasonal greens cooked in shrimp paste and bagoong alamang. A classic comfort food representing the bounty of the Tagalog harvest.
⏱️ 45 minutes • 👥 Serves 6 • 📊 Easy • 👨‍🍳 By Ulam Today
Sangkap (Ingredients)
☐1 medium-sized, sliced Ampalaya (Bitter Melon)
☐1 cup, sliced Sigarilyas (Winged Bean)
☐2 medium-sized, sliced Talong (Eggplant)
☐1 medium-sized, sliced Labanos (Radish)
☐1 cup, cut into 2-inch pieces Sitaw (String Beans)
☐1/2 cup, sliced Okra
☐2 tablespoons, sautéed until fragrant Bagoong Alamang (Shrimp Paste)
☐1 tablespoon, to taste Patis (Fish Sauce)
☐to taste Asin (Salt)
☐to taste, ground black pepper Paminta (Pepper)
☐1 tablespoon, optional, for added tang Suka (Vinegar)
☐1 cup, or as needed Tubig (Water)
☐2 tablespoons Langis (Cooking Oil)
How to luto (Cooking Steps)
1. Sauté the bagoong alamang in the cooking oil until fragrant. 'Wag masyadong sunog ah, baka maging mapait!'
2. Add the harder vegetables first: talong and labanos. 'Yung mga matigas muna para maluto nang pantay-pantay.'
3. Add the ampalaya and sigarilyas. 'Konting tiis lang, mga bes, malapit na tayong matapos.'
4. Add the sitaw and okra. 'Para mas masarap, hayaan mong medyo malutong pa rin yung okra, ha?'
5. Season with patis, asin, and paminta. Add suka if desired. 'Taste mo ha, baka kulang pa sa asim o alat!'
6. Add water if needed. Simmer until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. 'Huwag masyadong luto, para ma-preserve yung nutrients, sosyal!
Tips
Para mas sosyal ang dating, serve with a side of crispy tuyo (dried fish). Don't be shy to adjust the amount of bagoong according to your taste. Masarap din kung may konting sili (chili)!
Luto Time: 45 mins
Serves: 6
Easy

Pinakbet Tagalog

A hearty vegetable stew featuring a medley of seasonal greens cooked in shrimp paste and bagoong alamang. A classic comfort food representing the bounty of the Tagalog harvest.

Crafted By: Ulam Today

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How to Cookhow to luto
1Sauté the bagoong alamang in the cooking oil until fragrant. 'Wag masyadong sunog ah, baka maging mapait!'
2Add the harder vegetables first: talong and labanos. 'Yung mga matigas muna para maluto nang pantay-pantay.'
3Add the ampalaya and sigarilyas. 'Konting tiis lang, mga bes, malapit na tayong matapos.'
4Add the sitaw and okra. 'Para mas masarap, hayaan mong medyo malutong pa rin yung okra, ha?'
5Season with patis, asin, and paminta. Add suka if desired. 'Taste mo ha, baka kulang pa sa asim o alat!'
6Add water if needed. Simmer until vegetables are tender but still slightly crisp. 'Huwag masyadong luto, para ma-preserve yung nutrients, sosyal!
Tipstips

Para mas sosyal ang dating, serve with a side of crispy tuyo (dried fish). Don't be shy to adjust the amount of bagoong according to your taste. Masarap din kung may konting sili (chili)!