How to Cook Pinakbet or Pakbet

Pinakbet or Pakbet is a vegetable Filipino recipe especially in Ilocano region.You can cook any time without bagoong or just put only the pork a little bit for gisa. It is a simple menu that i’ve ever cooked. Just try to cook and see the complete ingredients listed below.


Ingredients:

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

Cooking Methods:

  • In a large, deep skillet (or casserole), heat oil over medium heat. Cook pork until it turns slightly brown.
  • Stir in garlic, onions and tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until tomatoes wilted.
  • Add squash and okra, stir-fry for a minute or two and then add the rest of the vegetables. Gently stir to combine.
  • Pour in water and add the bagoong alamang, and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and simmer covered over low heat until vegetables are tender. Be sure not to overcook it. You may wish to correct the
  • taste by adding a little bit of bagoong alamang. Gently stir to blend
  • Immediately remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.
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