Pinakbet with Squid in Coconut Milk (Pinakbet sa Gata)

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. medium squid (cleaned)
• 6 pieces snake beans (sitaw, cut in 2 inch pieces)
• 1/2 small butternut squash (cubed)
• 6 to 8 pieces okra
• 1 Chinese eggplant (sliced)
• 1 small bitter melon (sliced)
• 1 thumb ginger (minced)
• 2 cups coconut milk
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a bowl.

2. 2

   Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion. Continue to cook until the onion are soft.

3. 3

   Add the squid and then sauté for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the squid. Set aside.

5. 5

   Add the butternut squash. Continue to sauté for 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour the coconut milk into the cooking pot. Let boil. Cover the pot and then simmer for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the okra, snake beans, bitter melon, and eggplant. Stir and cook for 8 minutes.

8. 8

   Stir in the squid, shrimp paste, and ground black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Transfer to a serving plate. Serve.

10. 10

    Share and enjoy!