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Quick & Easy Filipino Pork Vegetable Pinakbet

Pinakbet is a flavorful Filipino dish that's packed with different vegetables, pork, and shrimp paste. It showcases the savory and subtle sweet taste that brings a comforting delight to one's palate. It is usually paired with plain rice and can be served for lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

number of servings
5
  • 1 lb pork belly, cut into small pieces Added to
  • 10 Pieces small bittermelon, cleaned seeds removed and sliced Added to
  • 2 medium eggplant, sliced Added to
  • 1 medium-sized bitter melon, deseeded and sliced Added to
  • 2 medium-sized tomatoes, diced Added to
  • 1 medium-sized onion, diced Added to
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, julienned Added to
  • 12 Cup of shrimp paste (bagoong) Added to
  • 14 Cup of water Added to
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable oil Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
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Directions

45 min.
1. Step

In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil. Add the pork belly and fry until brown. Set aside.

2. Step

In the same pan with the leftover oil, sauté the onions, tomatoes, garlic, and ginger.

3. Step

After the vegetables are slightly cooked, add the shrimp paste. Stir to combine well. After 2 minutes, add the fried pork belly.

4. Step

Stir the pork with the vegetable mixture. Add the bittermelons, eggplants, okras, and string beans. Stir well to mix.

5. Step

Pour in the water. Cover the pan and let it simmer for around 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Add salt and pepper to taste.

6. Step

Once the vegetables are done, remove from the heat. Serve hot with a side of plain rice.

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