Pinakbet
["1 lb. beef, cut into 1-inch cubes", "1/2 c. water", "1/3 c. bagoong", "1/2 c. sliced tomatoes", "2 cloves garlic, crushed", "1 slice ginger (1/4 x 1-inch), crushed", "1 pkg. frozen okra (10 oz.)", "1/4 tsp. m.s.g.", "1 big eggplant, sliced 1-inch thick", "1 medium size bitter-melon (fresh or canned), sliced 1-inch thick"]
["Combine all ingredients except eggplant, bitter-melon and okra.", "Bring to a boil.", "Lower heat and simmer, covered, until beef is tender.", "Add eggplant, bitter-melon and okra; cook for 15 minutes.", "If using canned bitter-melon, add last 3 minutes of cooking."]
["beef", "water", "bagoong", "tomatoes", "garlic", "ginger", "frozen okra", "eggplant", "bitter"]