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Ingredients for Vegetables in Shrimp Paste (Simple Pinakbet)


  1. 1 bowl sliced vegetables
  2. 1 small red onion, chopped
  3. 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  4. 1-2 tomatoes, sliced
  5. 2 Tbsp cooking oil
  6. 1-2 Tbsp shrimp paste (alamang)
  7. 1/2 c or more Water
  8. to taste Salt
  9. to taste Pepper
  10. Dash coconut milk (optional)
  11. 1/4 pork bullion cube (optional, if no protein)
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Vegetables in Shrimp Paste (Simple Pinakbet)


  • 1

    Traditional vegetables used are (sliced): bitter gourd (ampalaya), okra, eggplant, string beans, carrots and squash.

  • 2

    Sauté onions then garlic in oil. Then add tomatoes. Let the juices come out. Add your protein.

  • 3

    Add water and the squash. Simmer until half cooked.

  • 4

    Add the other vegetables. Season with salt and pepper. Add the pork bullion to flavor if not adding protein. Taste and adjust. Add a little more water if necessary.

  • 5

    Sauté in the shrimp paste. You have the option to add coconut milk here. Simmer until veggies are cooked. Serve with rice. Some like it saucy, mine got absorbed since I did not add coconut milk.


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