Paul Qui's Pakbet (Pinakbet, Filipino Vegetable Stew)

Name: Paul Qui's Pakbet (Pinakbet, Filipino Vegetable Stew)
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium Anaheim chile, seeds and ribs removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips; 6 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 227 grams Chinese or Japanese eggplant (about 1 large), trimmed and large dice; 340 grams kabocha squash (about 1/4 medium squash), peeled, seeded, and large dice; 6 servings Kosher salt; 227 grams okra, stems trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 113 grams skinless pork belly, small dice; 237 milliliters large shallots, thinly sliced (about; 1 Tbsp Filipino sautéed shrimp paste; 227 grams tomatoes (about 2 small), cored and large dice

Paul Qui's Pakbet (Pinakbet, Filipino Vegetable Stew) is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal soup. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 6g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 158 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. Head to the store and pick up anaheim chile, kosher salt, okra, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

Place the pork belly in a Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 20 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside.Increase the heat to medium, add the shrimp paste, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the shallots, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.

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Belacan

Pork Belly

Shallot

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Slotted Spoon

Dutch Oven

Add the chile and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes.

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Chili Pepper

Add the squash, stir to combine, cover with a tightfitting lid, and simmer until the squash starts to soften, about 10 minutes.

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Squash

Add the tomatoes, stir to combine, cover, and simmer until softened, about 5 minutes.

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Tomato

Add the eggplant, stir to combine, cover, and simmer until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. (If the stew is looking a bit dry at this point, add 2 tablespoons of water.)

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Eggplant