Pinakbet Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Pinakbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb pork (thinly sliced); 2 piece tomatoes (large); 1 tbsp ginger (minced); 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 clove garlic, crushed or chopped; 4 tbsp shrimp paste; 1 cup shrimps; 1/4 medium squash / pumpkin (cubed); 1 bunch string beans (cut into 3 inch pieces); 1 medium eggplant, sliced; 6 piece okra; 3 tbsp cooking oil; 1 cup water; tsp salt; pinch pepper

Servings: persons

1/4 lb pork (thinly sliced)
2 piece tomatoes (large)
1 tbsp ginger (minced)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 clove garlic, crushed or chopped
4 tbsp shrimp paste
1 cup shrimps
1/4 medium squash / pumpkin (cubed)
1 bunch string beans (cut into 3 inch pieces)
1 medium eggplant, sliced
6 piece okra
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 cup water
tsp salt
pinch pepper

1
Heat oil in a big pan
2
Saute garlic, onion, ginger, and tomatoes.
3
Add pork and cook until brownish
4
Put in shrimp paste and the shrimp.
5
Cook for 2 minutes
6
Add water and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pork is tender.
7
Add a dash of salt and pepper.
8
Add the squash.
9
After 5-7 minutes, add the eggplant.
10
Add the remaining vegetables.
11
Season with a bit of salt.
12
Do not overcook.
13
Serve with steamed rice.
14
Enjoy!
15
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302

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb pork (thinly sliced), 2 piece tomatoes (large), 1 tbsp ginger (minced), 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pinakbet 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!

Pinakbet

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