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pinakbet
Pinakbet, also known as pakbét, is a Filipino vegetable dish characterized by its savory, earthy, and complex flavor profile, primarily derived from the pungent, salty umami of fermented fish sauce made from anchovies (buggúong or bagoong isda) or, in some modern variations, shrimp paste (armang or bagoong alamang). It traditionally consists of a variety of vegetables, including eggplant, tomato, okra, bitter melon, string beans, and sweet potato, although modern versions may use squash as a substitute. It is commonly served as a main course and eaten with steamed rice. Originating from the Il
Key facts
- Food.name
- Pinakbét
- Food.name_lang
- ISO 639-2
- Food.caption
- Modern version of pinakbet, consisting of eggplant, squash, bitter mellon, okra, and long beans, topped with bagnet, a crispy deep-fried pork belly.
- Food.alternate_name
- Pakbét, Pinakebbét
- Food.country
- Philippines
- Food.region
- Ilocos Region
- Food.course
- Main course
- Food.served
- Hot, room temperature
- Food.main_ingredient
- Fermented anchovies, eggplant, bitter mellon, okra, string beans, tomato and sweet potato or squash.
- Food.minor_ingredient
- Garlic, onion or shallots.
- Food.variations
- Pakbet-Tagalog, Ginataang Pakbet
- Food.similar_dish