Pinakbet — Pinakbet
Cuisine: Filipino · Origin: Ilocos Philippines
Pinakbet is a traditional Filipino vegetable stir-fry originating from the Ilocos region of northern Luzon, celebrated as one of the Philippines' most iconic regional dishes. This vibrant medley features bitter melon (ampalaya), eggplant, okra, squash, and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, onions, and shrimp paste (bagoong) for depth and umami. The vegetables are cooked together until tender and slightly caramelized, their natural juices mingling with the savory paste to create a complex, earthy flavor profile. Often prepared with pork or shrimp for added protein, pinakbet represents the resourceful, farm-to-table cooking traditions of Ilocano cuisine. The dish balances bitter, savory, and slightly sweet notes, making it a nutritious and satisfying accompaniment to steamed rice. Its popularity has spread throughout the Philippines and Filipino diaspora communities worldwide, where it remains a cherished comfort food and symbol of regional culinary heritage.
Standard serving: ~135 kcal (1 serving (300g), estimate)
The name 'pinakbet' comes from the Ilocano word 'pinakebbet,' meaning 'shrunk' or 'shriveled,' referring to how the vegetables wilt and reduce during cooking—a humble name for a dish that's beloved across the Philippines.
Photo by Jesse Alegre (CC BY-SA 4.0), source.
皮納貝特 — Pinakbet
料理：Filipino · 起源地：Ilocos Philippines
Pinakbet is a traditional Filipino vegetable stir-fry originating from the Ilocos region of northern Luzon, celebrated as one of the Philippines' most iconic regional dishes. This vibrant medley features bitter melon (ampalaya), eggplant, okra, squash, and tomatoes, seasoned with garlic, onions, and shrimp paste (bagoong) for depth and umami. The vegetables are cooked together until tender and slightly caramelized, their natural juices mingling with the savory paste to create a complex, earthy flavor profile. Often prepared with pork or shrimp for added protein, pinakbet represents the resourceful, farm-to-table cooking traditions of Ilocano cuisine. The dish balances bitter, savory, and slightly sweet notes, making it a nutritious and satisfying accompaniment to steamed rice. Its popularity has spread throughout the Philippines and Filipino diaspora communities worldwide, where it remains a cherished comfort food and symbol of regional culinary heritage.
標準份量：約 135 kcal（1份（300克），估計值）
「pinakbet」這個名字源自伊洛克語的「pinakebbet」，意思是「縮小」或「皺縮」，指的是蔬菜在烹飪過程中萎蔫並縮水的樣子——這個樸素的名字代表著一道在菲律賓各地都深受喜愛的菜餚。
圖片來源：Jesse Alegre（CC BY-SA 4.0）— 來源