Ingredients

  • 6 eggplant (Japanese kind)
  • 1 regular size ampalaya (bitter melon)*
  • 5 to 6 regular size tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 3 Tbsp. fish sauce, (dilis kind)*
  • 1 slice pork (about 1/8 lb.)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ginger (about 2 to 3-inches size)
  • 6 okras
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 c. yellow squash (calabasa)*

Method

  • Wash and clean ampalaya and eggplant and quarter-slice them. Chop the tomatoes coarsely. Place the slice of pork
  • at the bottom of a medium size pot. Add the rest of the ingredients and add 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Add fish sauce and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender and flavor has blended. Season with black pepper. Stir and serve hot. Serves 4 to 6.