1 lb bitter melon (ampalaya), deseeded and cut into ½ inch slices
1 lb kabocha squash (kalabasa), deseeded, peeled if you prefer, and cut into ½ inch slices
1 lb long beans (sitaw), both ends trimmed and cut into 2-inch slices
1 lb Chinese eggplants, cut diagonally into 2-inch slices
½ pound okra, top trimmed and cut diagonally into 2-inch slices
1 large tomato, cut into chunks
½ medium onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sautéed shrimp paste or ginisang bagoong (if you use regular salted shrimp fry, the one that’s pink in color, use only about ¼ cup and omit the salt because it’s going to be too salty)
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