Pinakbet ( Philippine Vegetable Stew)

This is a famous Philippine vegetarian main dish. Very healthy because it is a mixture of different kinds of vegetables

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb Japanese eggplant, cut into 2 inch sections
•  salt
• 5  ounces  long beans, trimmed, cut into 3 inch lenghts
• 5  pieces fresh ginger, quarter sized
• 3  garlic cloves
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 4  teaspoons Japanese soy sauce
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  red squash
• 10  whole okra, trimmed

Directions

1. Brown the ginger, garlic and onions.
2. Add two cups of water and all the ingredients.
3. Simmer vigourously for 20 minutes.
4. Stirring often.
5. It is done when the liquid is thick and the vegetables are tender.
6. Add salt if necessary.
7. Remove the ginger.