Pinakbet

Philippines · Southeast Asia

Short description: A chunky vegetable stew seasoned with fermented seafood paste, especially associated with northern home cooking and everyday meals.
Ingredients: Bitter melon, eggplant, long beans, squash, okra, tomato, and fermented seafood paste, often with pork or seafood.
Cultural note: This dish is strongly associated with Ilocano cooking, where vegetables are simmered until tender while still keeping distinct shapes and textures.
Common misconception: It is not a smooth curry; the vegetables are usually left in recognizable pieces and the salty paste is central to the flavor.

image credit

creator:: Ralff Nestor Nacor
source:: Wikimedia Commons
license:: CC BY-SA 4.0
modified:: Downloaded from Wikimedia Commons and resized/stripped for draft gameplay review; no content edits.