Name: Pinakbet
Ingredients: 1 medium bittermelon (approximately 2 cups); 1 cup long beans (approximately 7 beans); 4 long eggplants (approximately 8 cups); 1 cup okra (approximately 8 okra); 1⅓ cups wedged tomatoes (approximately 2 medium tomatoes); 1 cup water; ¼ cup patis (fish sauce); ¼ cup dried shrimp (optional); 3" piece ginger root, sliced (approximately 3 tbsp)

Pinakbet

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Servings: 8

Course: Main/Entree, Soup/Stew

Cuisine: Filipino

Calories: 253

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

1 medium bittermelon (approximately 2 cups)
1 cup long beans (approximately 7 beans)
4 long eggplants (approximately 8 cups)
1 cup okra (approximately 8 okra)
1⅓ cups wedged tomatoes (approximately 2 medium tomatoes)
1 cup water
¼ cup patis (fish sauce)
¼ cup dried shrimp (optional)
3" piece ginger root, sliced (approximately 3 tbsp)

Method

Slice bittermelon lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into 2½ inch lengths. Cut long beans and eggplant into 2½ inch lengths.
Cut off and discard okra stems, cut into ½ inch lengths.
In a large saucepot, bring water, patis, ginger and dried shrimp to a boil.
Add bittermelon and long beans. Then add eggplant, okra and tomatoes. Cover and cook on medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, occasionally tossing vegetables, until tender.