Pinakbet (Mixed Stew)

This recipe is from Barrio Fiesta, Burjuman Centre, Dubai

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 10 mins

Ingredients
2tbsp cooking oil
10g onion, chopped
10g garlic, chopped
20ml shrimp paste
50g shrimps, cleaned
150g squash, peeled and cubed
50g bitter gourd, peeled and cubed
30g string beans, cut into 2.5cm pieces
30g aubergine, sliced
20g okra, cut into 2.5cm pieces
Salt and pepper
1 tsp annatto oil or chilli oil, for colour
1 tbsp sugar

How to Cook Pinakbet ala Barrio Fiesta

1. In a saucepan, heat oil and sauté onion, garlic and tomato. Add shrimp paste and shrimps. Stir fry for 1 minute.

2. Add squash and cook for a couple of minutes. Add remaining vegetables and cook until tender.

3. Season and finish with annatto or chilli oil and sugar. Serve hot