Hideout Manila - Pakbet / Pinakbet Recipe (ilokano version)

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Pinakbet / Pakbet Shopping list:

• Eggplant (Talong)
• Bitter Melon(Ampalaya)
• Okra
• Tomatoes
• Shrimp or Fish, Pork Shoulder
• Canned Broth
• Garlic
• Onion
• Thick Salted Fish Sauce
• Ground Black Pepper

Ingredients:

• 2 pieces Ampalaya (Bitter Melon), cut into 2" length
• 2 pieces eggplant, cut into 2" length wedges
• 6-8 pieces okra, tops trimmed off or cut diagonally if longer than 2" length
• 2 pieces tomatoes, cut in wedges
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Bagoong Isda (Thick Salted Fish Sauce)
• 1 1/2 cup broth, shrimp, fish or pork
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil, for sauteing

PREPARATION TIME: 15 - 20 minutes

COOKING TIME: 20 - 25 minutes

1 Saute the garlic, onion, and tomatoes. Add the pork and saute for a minute.

2 Turn the heat down and add the vegetables, layering them in the pan from the bottom in this order: ampalaya, okra, and eggplant.

3 Add the broth and bagoong. Cover, let it boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are cooked but still firm.

4 Stir in the fish or shrimp. Season with ground pepper.

5 Serve with rice.

Happy Eating!

Photo credit to Ulam Pinoy website