Pakbet

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place ampalaya in a bowl, add salt and let it stand for 30 mins. Rinse and set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sauté onions and garlic together and cook. Add ginger and tomatoes and cook until onions are soft.

Step 3

Add pork and cook until brown. Add 2-3 cups water and bring to a boil ( Add 1 cup if using cooked pork). Add broth cube and dissolve. Cover and simmer for 30-45 mins (fewer mins if pork is already cooked).

Step 4

Add 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 mins. Add 1 1/2 tbsp bagoong and cook for 2 mins.

Step 5

Add squash and 1/4 tsp pepper and stir occasionally for 10 mins. Add ube and cook for 3-5 mins.

Step 6

Add okra, sitaw, eggplants and ampalaya. Shake occasionally for 5 mins. Cover and cook until veggies are soft, around 15-20 mins.