Pinakbet
Dive into the vibrant world of Pinakbet, a delightful Filipino stew bursting with fresh vegetables like eggplant, squash, and bitter melon. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding savory pork belly that melts in your mouth, enhancing the dish's rich, umami goodness. This hearty medley is not just a meal—it's a celebration of farm-fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques that will warm your heart and fill your belly!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- butternut squash, cut up
- eggplant, cut up
- minced garlic
- sliced onions
- tomato, chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- pork belly, optionaloptional
- tablespoons of bakaong or Filipino shrimp paste
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- green beans, cut up
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- black pepper
📦Other(2)
- bitter melon, cut up
- okra, cut up
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prep all the vegetables by cutting up the bitter melon, eggplant, okra, green beans, butternut squash, and a tomato.
- 2
In a wok or large pan, fry the pork belly until it renders out some of its fat.
- 3
Add minced garlic, sliced onions, black pepper, and chopped tomatoes to the pan.
- 4
Stir in tablespoons of bakaong or Filipino shrimp paste for umami flavor.
- 5
Stagger the addition of ingredients to prevent the veggies from becoming overly soggy or undercooked.
- 6
Season to taste and adjust according to preference.
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Pinakbet
Dive into the vibrant world of Pinakbet, a delightful Filipino stew bursting with fresh vegetables like eggplant, squash, and bitter melon. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding savory pork belly that melts in your mouth, enhancing the dish's rich, umami goodness. This hearty medley is not just a meal—it's a celebration of farm-fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques that will warm your heart and fill your belly!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- butternut squash, cut up
- eggplant, cut up
- minced garlic
- sliced onions
- tomato, chopped
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- pork belly, optionaloptional
- tablespoons of bakaong or Filipino shrimp paste
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- green beans, cut up
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- black pepper
📦Other(2)
- bitter melon, cut up
- okra, cut up
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prep all the vegetables by cutting up the bitter melon, eggplant, okra, green beans, butternut squash, and a tomato.
- 2
In a wok or large pan, fry the pork belly until it renders out some of its fat.
- 3
Add minced garlic, sliced onions, black pepper, and chopped tomatoes to the pan.
- 4
Stir in tablespoons of bakaong or Filipino shrimp paste for umami flavor.
- 5
Stagger the addition of ingredients to prevent the veggies from becoming overly soggy or undercooked.
- 6
Season to taste and adjust according to preference.