Pinakbet 3-Veggie Recipe

Name: Pinakbet 3-Veggie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed And Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Oil; 1 whole Plump Tomato, Cut In Small Sizes But Not Diced; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, Divided; 3 pieces Small Bitter Gourd, Seeds Scooped Out And Cut (See Note); 1 whole Long Green Eggplant, Cut To 4 Inches; 15 pieces Okra, Cut In Halves; 1 bulb Red Onion, Cut Thinly; 1/2 cups Water; 3 teaspoons Fish Paste; 1/2 teaspoons Sugar; Black Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

5 cloves Garlic, Crushed And Chopped
1 Tablespoon Oil
1 whole Plump Tomato, Cut In Small Sizes But Not Diced
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, Divided
3 pieces Small Bitter Gourd, Seeds Scooped Out And Cut (See Note)
1 whole Long Green Eggplant, Cut To 4 Inches
15 pieces Okra, Cut In Halves
1 bulb Red Onion, Cut Thinly
1/2 cups Water
3 teaspoons Fish Paste
1/2 teaspoons Sugar
Black Pepper To Taste

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Note: Not every one enjoys the bitter flavors of the bitter gourd.
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In case you are one of those, replace this vegetable with squash or pumpkin.
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You can also add string beans, if so desired.
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Saute the garlic in hot oil.
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When the garlic turns golden, add the tomatoes.
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Season the dish with half of the fish sauce.
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Crush the tomatoes as they cook to release more juice.
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When the tomatoes wilt, add the bitter gourd, eggplant, okra and onion.
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Mix well.
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Add water.
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Season the dish with fish paste, remaining fish sauce and pepper.
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Cover the dish and allow it to simmer under low to medium heat for about 10 minutes.
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Taste the sauce of the dish.
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Add sugar if the dish is too bitter for your taste.
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Let it simmer for at least 5 minutes more.
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Adjust the taste with fish sauce and pepper one last time.
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Turn off the heat.
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Remove from the stove.
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Serve when ready.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed And Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Oil, 1 whole Plump Tomato, Cut In Small Sizes But Not Diced, 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, Divided, and more.

Yes, Pinakbet 3-Veggie Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!