Filipino Pakbet Tagalog Recipe Video

Pakbet tagalog is a tasty vegetable dish made-up of different fresh vegetables, pork, and shrimp paste. This dish is a variation of the popular dish, Pakbet Ilokano, that originated from the Ilocos Region. This recipe is comprised of different vegetables such as eggplant (talong), squash (kalabasa), sting beans (sitaw), ampalaya (bitter melon), okra, and others. Since there are quite a number of ingredients required, I usually carry a shopping list and buy the freshest produce from a nearby market on the day that I€™ll cook them. When it comes to the Shrimp paste, I always buy an extra bottle from the Asian store so that I won€™t run out of stock. Before I forget€¦have that rice cooker going because you might need some extra rice. Oh€¦one more thing. Have a cold soda (soft drinks) on your side or some cold juice to get rid of that shrimpy taste after you€™re done. Happy cooking!

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
Servings4Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Pork1⁄4 Pound, thinly sliced
 Egg plant1 Large, chopped
 Bitter melon1 Medium, chopped
 Squash1⁄4 Pound, chopped into 2 x1 inch cubes
 Tomato3 Large, sliced
 Onion1 , sliced
 Ginger1 Tablespoon, minced
 Garlic3 Clove (15 gm), crushed
 Okra8
 String beans1 Bunch (100 gm), cut in 3 inches length
 Shrimp paste4 Tablespoon
 Water1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cooking oil3 Tablespoon
 Salt To Taste
 Pepper To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 243 Calories from Fat 118

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13 g20.6%

Saturated Fat 2 g10%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 18.7 mg6.2%

Sodium 1509.9 mg62.9%

Total Carbohydrates 22 g7.2%

Dietary Fiber 8.8 g35.1%

Sugars 8.8 g

Protein 11 g21%

Vitamin A 31.1% Vitamin C 127%

Calcium 7.4% Iron 9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Heat the pan and put the cooking oil.
2. When oil is hot enough, saute the garlic, ginger, onion, and tomato
3. Add the pork and cook until color turns light brown (about 5 to 8 minutes)
4. Put-in the shrimp paste and cook for 2 minutes.
5. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until pork is tender
6. Put-in the squash and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until texture becomes soft
7. Add the remaining vegetables and mix with the other ingredients.Simmer for 5 minutes or until all the vegetables are cooked. (Do not overcook the vegetables)
8. Serve hot with steamed white rice. Share and Enjoy!

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This video is in Filipino.
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