Pinakbet (Filipino Vegetable Stew) - Serious Eats

panah betPinakbet vegetables: shown are bitter melon, calabaza squash, okra, eggplants, string beans, and chili. Ilocano cuisine is characterized by dishes that are either salty or bitter, requiring rice.Pinakbet is a popular Filipino stew consisting of vegetables with meat or seafood. The dish is flavored with a favorite Filipino condiment: sauteed shrimp paste.