Pinacbet

  • READY IN -
  • SERVINGS 8
  • SERVING SIZE 1 cup
image descriptionIngredients
  • 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)
  • 1 1/3 cups wedged tomatoes (approximately 2 medium tomatoes)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup patis (fish sauce)
  • 1/4 cup dried shrimp (optional)
  • 3 inch piece ginger root, sliced (approximately 3 Tbsp)
image descriptionDirections
  1. Slice bittermelon lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut into 2 1/2 inch lengths. Cut long beans and eggplant into 2 1/2 inch lengths.
  2. Cut off and discard okra stems, cut into 1/2 inch lengths.
  3. In a large saucepot, bring water, patis, ginger and dried shrimp to a boil.
  4. 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.