panah betPinakbet is a well-loved dish in the Philippines, however, few people know exactly where it orinated. In this article we will talk about the orin of this delicious filipino food staple.Pinakbet vegetables: shown are bitter melon, calabaza squash, okra, eggplants, string beans, and chili. Ilocano cuisine is characterized by dishes that are either salty or bitter, requiring rice.