Pakbet

My husband is an Ilocano and I learned this recipe from my husband's father.
Ilocanos are nationally known for their Pakbet. It is mixed vegetables in fish(anchovies) sauce/paste. Simple yet delicious.

Ingredients:

• ½ k pork with fat, cut into small pieces
• ¼ cup garlic, minced
• ½ cup onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, sliced
• 3 tbsp cooking oil
• 4 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp bagoong
• ½ k tomatoes, sliced
• 1k eggplant, sliced lengthwise then crosswise
• ¼ k small bittermelon (ampalaya), cut in half
• 10 pcs okra
• ¼ k squash, cut into cubes

Procedure:

1. Cook pork in 2 cups water then drain or deep fry if desired.
2. Saute garlic, onions, ginger and tomatoes in cooking oil then add and saute pork.
3. In a bowl mix water and bagoong. Strain and pour into sauteed mixture. Bring to boil
4. When boiling, add all the vegetables then close lid. Cook until all vegetables are cooked.