Pinakbet Ilocano Recipe

Ingredients :

•1/2 lb. pork, sliced
•2 tbsp. vegetable oil
•3 cloves garlic, minced
•1 onion, chopped
•2 tomatoes, chopped
•1/2 squash, cubed
•2 cups sliced okra
•2 cups 1-1/2 inch long cut sitaw (yard long beans)
•2 eggplants, sliced
•1 ampalaya (bitter gourd and/or bitter melon), sliced
•1 to 1-1/2 cup water
•2 to 3 tbsp. bagoong alamang (salted shrimp paste)

Cooking Procedures :

1.In a large, deep skillet (or casserole), heat oil over medium heat. Cook pork until it turns slightly brown.
2.Stir in garlic, onions and tomatoes. Sauté for a few minutes until tomatoes wilted.
3.Add squash and okra, stir-fry for a minute or two and then add the rest of the vegetables. Gently stir to combine.
4.Pour in water and add the bagoong alamang, and bring to a boil.
5.Lower the heat and simmer covered over low heat until vegetables are tender. Be sure not to overcook it. You may wish to correct the taste by adding a little bit of bagoong alamang. Gently stir to blend.
6.Immediately remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve hot.