Pinakbet is an easy, healthy Filipino vegetable stew that is perfect for when you don’t have time to cook but need a healthy meal. It is also very customizable to fit all types diets. I also like to switch up what type of pinakbet I eat. Sometimes I’m feeling shrimp or pork, and sometimes I just want veggie. That’s pinakbet is the perfect staple vegetable dish. It is healthy, easy, quick, and tasty.
My favorite way to make Pinakbet
I like all pinakbet. But, in my opinion, the best way to make it is with shrimp. I LOVE all things shrimp. It is probably my favorite seafood. A very popular way to make pinakbet is with shrimp and pork, which I agree is also very delicious. However, I think the simplicity of shrimp mixed with the bagoong (shrimp paste) and veggies is just perfect!
How to make Pinakbet
The main ingredient for the flavor of pinakbet is bagoong or shrimp paste. Bagoong is a salty paste with a seafood flavor. It is so good vegetable and some rice. Gather all the veggies of your choice and sauté them in with your protein of choice. Then add in your bagoong, soy sauce, garlic, and some fish sauce, and you got the perfect pinakbet dish. It really is that easy!
Pinakbet
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion
- 2 roma tomatos
- 4 oz shrimp
- 1 medium zucchini
- 10 pieces of okra
- 1 small squash (butternut or acorn)
- 1 cup chopped green beans or long beans
- 2 heaping tbsps bagoong shrimp paste
- 1 cup water or broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all veggies to bite size
- Heat oil in a large skillet pan or wok. Sautè in the garlic, chopped tomatoes, and chopped onion and bring to a sizzle until it become fragrant
- Add in shrimp or protein of choice and cook until about half way done.
- Add in all your chopped vegetables that take longest to cook (squash, zucchini, or other choice of vegetables). Pour in your water or broth and cover the pan.
- Once those have cooked for a few minutes, add in your okra and green beans and cook until all veggies are fully cooked.
- Now add in your heaping scoops of bagoong, soy sauce, fish sauce, and salt and pepper.
- Mix and let simmer for 2-5 minutes.
- Serve with steamed rice and enjoy!