4 Japanese long eggplant
2 T. cooking oil
2 bay leaves (laurel)
2 C. water
2 C. cherry tomatoes
1 whole yellow or red onion
2 inch finger piece ginger sliced in half crushed
1-2 T. minced garlic More the better!
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 T. bagoong (Filipino fish sauce) or harm ha (Chinese fine shrimp paste)
1/2 C. water
2 C. long beans
1/4 lb. sweet peppers
2 long bittermelons cut
1 pound whole okra pods
1/4 pound kabocha pumpkin
2 zucchini
1 can low sodium SPAM

Soak all big veggies in water then drain. Cut all large veggies in diagonal cuts as this is a stir fry and you want the veggies to cook fast. Heat a large pot or wok over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, ginger, garlic and bay leaves. Stir fry to release aromatic but do not burn. Add tomatoes and continue to stir fry. Add long beans and stir about 3 minutes. Add bittermelon, eggplant, pumpkin, zucchini, and okra last. Each layer of veggies about 3 minutes each. Cut SPAM into 1-2 inch cubes. Add water if it get dry. Add bagoong or shrimp sauce and a little more water, if needed. TASTE! Don’t make it salty! You may add sugar if you want it a little sweet. It’s up to you. You’re da cook!