Pinakbet
Pinakbet made with eggplant, squash, bitter gourd, okra, long beans, and topped with bagnet. | |
| Alternative names | Pakbet |
|---|---|
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Philippines |
| Region or state | Ilocos Region |
| Associated cuisine | Filipino cuisine |
| Serving temperature | Hot, room temperature |
| Main ingredients | Vegetables, bagoong (fish or shrimp) |
| Variations | Tagalog |
| Similar dishes | Dinengdeng |
Pinakbét (also called pakbét) is a traditional Filipino vegetable dish that originates from the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. The dish consists of a variety of vegetables and flavored with bugguóng munamón (bagoóng isdâ or fermented anchovies) or armáng (alamáng or fermented shrimp or krill paste). It is commonly served as a side dish and is often accompanied by rice and grilled or fried meat or seafood.