Pinakbet

This is a reblogged. Original post is here.

KUSINA NI KAYNE Presents...

Pinakbet

Ingredients:

      * - 1 - Eggplant (Talong)
      * - 1/4 - Squash (Calabassa)
      * - 1 Bitter gourd (ampalaya)
      * - 3-4 pcs of Taro (Gabi)
      * - 6-7 pcs of Okra - not in this photo
      * - 4-5 pcs of String beans (sitaw)- not in this photo too

Instructions:

Step 1 - Mix into a big bowl all the basic vegetable ingredients.

Step 2 - Prepare the pan and heat the cooking oil.       

Step 3 - Add garlic until its golden brown

Step 4 - Add onion until it becomes transparent.  

Step 5 - Add the mixed seafood (and a little black pepper), sauté.

Step 6 - Once the seafood is a little cooked, add the mixed vegetables, sauté.

Step 7 - Add the soup of the seafood that we set aside earlier and mix. Keep it for at least 2-3 minutes.

Step 8 - Add 1 - 2 spoons of shrimp paste to taste.  You may add salt and pepper according to your taste and mix.

And it's ready!