Ingredients with Measurements:
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup diced garlic
- 1/4 cup diced ginger
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced okra
- 1/2 cup diced eggplant
- 1/2 cup diced squash
- 1/2 cup diced bitter melon
- 1/2 cup diced ampalaya
- 1/2 cup diced string beans
- 1/4 cup shrimp paste
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Special Equipment Needed:
- Wok or large skillet
- Wooden spoon
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes, okra, eggplant, squash, bitter melon, ampalaya, and string beans and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the shrimp paste, fish sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water and stir to combine.
5. Cover the wok or skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Uncover and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Temperature: Medium-Low
Serving Size: 4-6
Nutritional Information:
Calories: 150
Fat: 5g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 5g
Substitutions for Ingredients:
- Onion: Shallots
- Garlic: Garlic powder
- Ginger: Ground ginger
- Tomatoes: Tomato paste
- Okra: Zucchini
- Eggplant: Bell pepper
- Squash: Butternut squash
- Bitter melon: Cucumber
- Ampalaya: Bell pepper
- String beans: Green beans
- Shrimp paste: Fish sauce
- Fish sauce: Soy sauce
- Vinegar: Rice vinegar
- Sugar: Honey
Variations:
- Add other vegetables such as carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Use pork or chicken instead of shrimp paste.
- Add chili peppers for a spicier version.
Tips and Tricks:
- Make sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender but still crisp.
- Taste the dish before serving and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve in individual bowls with steamed white rice.
Garnishes:
- Chopped scallions
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped peanuts
Pairings:
- Steamed white rice
- Fried fish
- Grilled pork
Suggested Side Dishes:
- Steamed white rice
- Fried fish
- Grilled pork
Troubleshooting Advice:
- If the dish is too salty, add more water or vinegar to balance out the flavors.
- If the dish is too sour, add more sugar to balance out the flavors.
Food Safety Advice:
- Make sure to cook the vegetables until they are tender but still crisp.
- Make sure to use fresh ingredients and cook the dish immediately after preparation.
Food History:
Pinakbet is a traditional Filipino dish that originated in the Ilocos region of the Philippines. It is a vegetable stew that is typically made with okra, eggplant, squash, bitter melon, ampalaya, and string beans. It is usually served with steamed white rice.
Flavor Profiles:
This dish has a savory, slightly sweet, and slightly sour flavor.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with steamed white rice and a side of fried fish or grilled pork.
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Region: Philippine