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Pinakbet
A classic Filipino vegetable dish made with a mix of vegetables sautéed and simmered in shrimp paste. It’s a healthy, flavorful dish that highlights bitter melon, eggplant, and squash.
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🗣️ Name & Pronunciation
Pinakbet (pee-NAHK-bet) – From the Ilocano word pinakebbet, meaning “shrunk” or “shrivelled,” describing the vegetables as they cook down.