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Pinakbet

Pinakbet

Pinakbet is a Filipino vegetable dish. It is composed of a variety of vegetables and it also has a protein component. I made use of lechon kawali or crispy deep-fried pork belly for this recipe.
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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Serves: 4 people
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Serves
4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/2 pound pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 small kalabasa, peeled and cut into pieces
  • 8 okra, ends trimmed
  • 1/2 bunch long beans, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 1 medium ampalaya (bittermelon), seeded, halved and cut into 1-inch thick
  • 1 large eggplant, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch thick
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring regularly, until softened.
  • Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
  • Add shrimp paste and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, mashing with the back of a spoon, until softened and have released juice.
  • Add water and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until meat is tender.
  • Add more water in 1/2 cup increments as needed to maintain about 1 cup of liquid.
  • Add squash and cook for about 2 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Add long beans and continue to cook until tender-crisp.
  • Add ampalaya, eggplant, and okra. Continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 98
  • Total Fat: 5.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 8.4mg
  • Sodium: 161mg
  • Potassium: 375mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.6g
  • Sugars: 4.7g
  • Protein: 2.7g

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