Mixed Vegetables (pinakbet)

To make the bagnet, place all ingredients except the oil in a saucepan and add enough water to cover. Simmer over low heat for 1 hour, or until pork is tender.
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Drain the pork, place in a small roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until pork has dried. If you like the pork extra crispy, you can now deep-fry it. Alternatively, chop into pieces and set aside.
Meanwhile, place the bitter melon in a bowl. Sprinkle generously with salt and stand for 30 minutes to help draw out some of the bitterness. Rinse and set aside.
Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the ginger, onion and garlic for 5–6 minutes, or until tender.
Working in layers, add the tomato, eggplant, okra, bitter melon, snake beans and pumpkin to the pan. Spoon over the bagoong, scatter with the chopped bagnet, then pour in the water. Cover and cook over low heat, shaking pan once or twice to ensure bagoong is distributed evenly, for 12–15 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through but retaining their shape and not mushy. Serve with steamed rice.