Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet

Source : Prep Yo Ingredients In A Large Stock Pot Put In The Water And Salted Fish Sauce These Are The Brands She Uses Heat On High Until Bubbly Add In This...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : February 4, 2026

Step:

  1. Prep yo ingredients.

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 1 photo Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 1 photo
  2. In a large stock pot, put in the water and salted fish sauce. These are the brands she uses. Heat on high until bubbly.

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add (in this order) kabocha squash and a handful of chicharron.

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add in half the tomatoes/onions/garlic. Then layer in the string beans. (Were basically layering this like a lasagna).

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 4 photo Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 4 photo
  5. The rest of the tomatoes/onions/garlic + another handful of chicharron. Feel free to add more water as you see fit.

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 5 photo
  6. Okra, bittermelon... (the bittermelon is optional)

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 6 photo
  7. And last but not least, the eggplant. Cover and heat on med-high until cooked. So easy! Enjoy!

    Aunties Ilocano Pinakbet recipe step 7 photo

Ingredients

  1. 5-6 tbsp salted fish sauce
  2. 1/2 cup water
  3. 5 cloves garlic; minced
  4. 2 tomatoes; roughly chopped
  5. 4 green onion stalks; cut into 1 pieces
  6. 1/2 kabocha squash; cut into 1.5 cubes
  7. 1 bittermelon; cut into 1 cubes
  8. 12 okras; cut in half
  9. 1 bunch string beans; cut into finger-length size
  10. 2 eggplants; cut in half lengthwise, and into 3 pieces
  11. Chicharron

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