Topic: Vegetables
I am not a big fan of Bagoong that's why whenever I cooked Pinakbet, expect that there will be no Bagoong on it. Bitter melon was also always omitted becasue my hubby didn't like its bitter taste. But last night I was craving for anything bitter and spicy, I don't know why, maybe it's because I was freezing, it's already winter season in Kuwait right now, hence I decided to cook this dish with bitter melon included and some red chilis on it. I didn't include the measurement of the ingredients below because the amount of the vegetables to be used will depend upon individuals own preference, maybe one will like squash so much so he/she will used more squash on it, etc.
Ingredients:
ground beef
squash
okra
eggplant
bitter melon
string beans
red chilis
broth
onion, sliced thinly
ginger, crushed
tomato, sliced
garlic, crushed
fish sauce
soy sauce
oyster sauce
black pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
salt
3 tbsp. cooking oil
Directions:
1. Sprinkle some salt to the sliced bitter melon, squeeze it until slightly tender, then rinse with water. Drain.
2. Heat oil in a skillet and saute garlic, onions, tomatoes and ginger until the ginger is aromatic.
3. Add the ground beef, stir until the color changes. Add in the squash and broth and simmer until the squash is tender but not soggy of course.
4. Add the remaining vegetables, red chili, soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar. Simmer until the vegetables are cooked. Add the black pepper powder, stir for few seconds.
5. Turn off heat, stir in the oyster sauce. Serve.
See also:
Fish Flakes Pinakbet