Lakay's Pinakbet
Ingredients:
1/2 lb of string beans, cut 3/4 inch
12 pieces okra, remove ends
2 pieces of Gold Medal Amapalaya, cross cut
3 pieces of Eggplant, cross cut
12 pieces of regular pepper (Siling Tagalog/Ilocano) - Optional if with squash
15 small cubes of squash (optional esp. if pepper is used)
3 pieces regular sized tomato, sliced
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, sliced
3 tablespoons Gold Medal Bagoong Monamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/16 teaspoon MSG
1/4 lb pork, cubed (preferably with attached fat and skin)
1/2 cup water
Preparation:
Place string beans, okra, amapalaya, eggplant, peppers, and squash in a pot. Add the tomato, garlic, onions, and pork on top of vegetables. Add Gold Medal Bagoong Monamon, MSG, salt and water. Cover pot, set heat to medium high. Let boil for 10 minutes. Stir pot to mix thoroughly. Simmer another 5 minutes uncovered.