Dinengdeng

Dinengdeng (also called inabraw) is a dish of the Ilocano people of the Philippines, similar to pinakbet. It is classified as a bagoong soup based dish. Unlike pinakbet, dinengdeng contains fewer vegetables and contains more bagoong soup base.

Estimated cooking time : 10 minutes

DINENGDENG Ingredients

• 2 cups squash, cubed 
• 4 medium-size, tomatoes, quartered 
• 1 cup patani (local beans) 
• 2 cups malunggay leaves and fruit, skinned then sliced into 1/2-inch lengths 
• 1 ampalaya (bitter melon), sliced into squares 
• 1 bangus (milkfish), fried or broiled

DINENGDENG PROCEDURES

• Add the squash, tomatoes and patani. Bring to a boil. 
• Allow the vegetables to simmer for 5 minutes more. Add the rest of the vegetables. 
• Adjust the seasoning if needed. Allow to simmer for several more minutes. 
• Add the fish. Simmer for 2 more minutes.

   (Good to serve for the whole family)