Pinakbet

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef cut into 1-inch cubes
• 12 c water
• 13 c bagoong
• 12 c sliced tomatoes
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 slice ginger 14 x 1-inch crushed
• 1 pkg frozen okra 10 oz
• 14 tsp msg
• 1 big eggplant sliced 1-inch thick
• 1 medium size bitter-melon fresh or canned sliced 1-inch thick

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except eggplant bitter-melon and okra
2. Bring to a boil
3. Lower heat and simmer covered until beef is tender
4. Add eggplant bitter-melon and okra cook for 15 minutes
5. If using canned bitter-melon add last 3 minutes of cooking