Pinakbet is a very known dish among Ilocanos. We are fond of recipes that require bagoong. It is the trademark of all Ilocanos wherever they go. This Ilocano style pinakbet is very healthy for it consists of different vegetables cooked as one. For the tagalog version of pinakbet, they add squash to it. I’m going to teach you how to cook pinakbet. It’s one recipe everyone would like to perfect so why not stay for a while, take a bit of your time to try this.

You need the following ingredients for your pinakbet.

8 pcs string beans,
5 pcs okra
1/4 cup patani (optional but I prefer to have some)
6 pcs eggplant, in half
3 pcs tomatoes, pulped
1 tablespoon ginger strips
1 head garlic, crushed
3 tbsp. fish sauce ( bagoong)
1/4 kilo bagnet
1 cup water

How to cook Pinakbet, the Ilocano style.

1. In a medium sized pot, put all the vegetables. Pour in bagoong and place bagnet on top then add water.
2. Cover the pan, put over heat and bring to boil.
3. Make sure that all portions are cooked, you can stir it or simple just move the pot up and down to mix.
4. Simmer and wait until done.
5. Serve and enjoy your meal with the family.

I always crave for this recipe wherever I go. I’ve been away from our place (Ilocos) for almost 4 years already and I still go back ofcourse to be with my family and to enjoy the promising dishes of the place.

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