Pinakbet
Pinakbet or Pakbet is a popular Filipino stew consisting of a variety of vegetables and shrimp and it is flavored with sauteed shrimp paste.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 237kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp avocado or vegetable oil
- 1 lb medium shrimp , shelled and deveined
- 1/3 cup sautéed shrimp paste plus 1 teaspoon to flavor shrimp
- 2 cloves garlic , chopped
- 1 thumb-size ginger , peeled and julienned
- 1 lb banana squash , peeled, deseeded and cubed
- 1 cup water
- 1 Chinese or Japanese eggplant , sliced into the diagonal (1-inch thick)
- 1 bittermelon , halved, deseeded and sliced into the diagonal (1-inch thick)
- ½ lb okra
- ½ lb green beans , ends trimmed
- 1 tomato , cut into wedges
- 2 serrano peppers (optional)
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink, about 2 minutes. Stir in a teaspoon of shrimp paste. Transfer cooked shrimps onto a plate and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute. Add shrimp paste, stir for 20 seconds. Add squash and water; cover and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the eggplant, bittermelon, okra and beans. Cover and let simmer for another 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Make sure to stir the mixture occasionally.
- Add the cooked shrimp, tomato and serrano peppers, if using; gently stir and correct seasonings with salt to taste.
- Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 270mg | Sodium: 846mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1845IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 3mg