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Pinakbet Stew Recipe

A traditional Filipino vegetable stew with a savory twist.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Filipino
Servings 4 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced eggplant
  • 1 cup sliced bitter melon
  • 1 cup sliced okra
  • 1 cup sliced squash
  • 1 cup string beans cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup pork belly cubed
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons shrimp paste
  • 2 cups water

Instructions: 

  • 1. Heat the pot over medium heat and add the pork belly. Cook until browned.
  • 2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
  • 3. Stir in the shrimp paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • 4. Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
  • 5. Add the eggplant, bitter melon, okra, squash, and string beans. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • 6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes:

For a vegetarian version, omit the pork belly and shrimp paste.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Vegetable Stew
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