Pinakbet Tagalog

Ingredients for Pinakbet Tagalog

• 1 lb lechon kawali, sliced
• 1 Knorr Shrimp Cube
• 12 sitaw, cut into 2-inch lengths
• 1/2 kalabasa, cubed
• 12 okra
• 1 Chinese eggplant, sliced
• 1 ampalaya, sliced
• 1 kamote, cubed, optional
• 2 tomatoes, cubed
• 2 thumbs ginger, crushed, optional
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp bagoong alamang
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

How to cook Pinakbet Tagalog

1. 1.Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion and garlic with ginger, if using, until onion softens.
2. 2.Add half the lechon kawali and sauté 1 minute. Pour in water, bring to a boil, then add the Shrimp Cube.
3. 3.Cover and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and bagoong alamang, cover, and cook 3 minutes.
4. 4.Add kalabasa and optional kamote; cook 7 minutes. Add sitaw, okra, ampalaya, and eggplant; cover and cook 5 minutes.
5. 5.Season with black pepper, add remaining lechon kawali, heat through, and serve.