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Pinakbet with Lechon Kawali

Pinakbet with Lechon Kawali

This is a recipe of pinakbet with lechon kawali. It is a dish composed of mixed vegetables with shrimp paste and chopped crispy deep fried pork belly on top.

⏱ Prep: 10 min ⏱ Cook: 40 min

Ingredients

  • 3.25 lb. lechon kawali (chopped)
  • 3 cup butternut squash (sliced into cubes)
  • 3 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 2 medium bitter gourd (ampalaya, cored and sliced)
  • 1 Chinese eggplant (sliced)
  • 10 piece okra
  • 2 cup snake beans (sitaw, cut in 2 inch pieces)
  • 1.5 cup beef broth
  • 4 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1 medium onion (sliced)
  • 1 medium plum tomato (diced)
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 0 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot.

  2. Sauté the garlic until it turns medium brown.

  3. Add the onion and tomato. Continue to cook for 1 minute.

  4. Add ¼ lb. of chopped lechon kawali and stir-in the squash. Cook for 2 minutes.

  5. Pour the beef broth in the pot. Let boil.

  6. Add the shrimp paste. Stir. Cover and cook in medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

  7. Add the ampalaya, eggplant, okra, and sitaw. Stir and cook for 8 to 12 minutes.

  8. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Stir

  9. Arrange the remaining lechon kawali on top.

  10. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.

  11. Share and enjoy!