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Pinakbet Vicky in Her Kitchen

Here's a nice recipe for Pinakbet (Philippine Vegetable Stew with Pork) from Vicky's part of the Philippines, Ilocos Sur!

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 pound pork, diced
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons shrimp paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 pound Japanese eggplant, sliced in 1" rounds
  • 1/2 pound okra, whole
  • 2 bitter melon, seeds removed and sliced crosswise into slices
In a large saucepan, heat oil, and saute garlic, ginger, and onion for two minutes. Add pork and saute until lightly browned on all sides.

Add tomatoes, shrimp paste, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.

Add eggplant, okra, and bittermelon. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add more shrimp paste or salt if desired.

Makes 5-6 servings

Recipe Approved by Vicky Wisti