Steamed Eggplant and Okra with Bagoong

Ingredients

• 6 pieces okra
• 2 Chinese eggplant
• 1/3 cup bagoong (shrimp paste)
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil water in a pot or steamer.

2. 2

   Wash the okra and eggplants in running water. Pat it dry and then slice the eggplant in half lengthwise. Divide the halved eggplant into 3 pieces (a piece of eggplant will total to 6 slices). You can also slice the okra crosswise if desired.

3. 3

   Arrange the eggplant and okra in a steamer. Steam for 15 minutes to 18 minutes

4. 4

   Remove from the steamer and arrange in a plate.

5. 5

   Serve with bagoong.

6. 6

   Share and enjoy!