panah betThe Taste of Pinakbet Pinoy Vegetables. Umami Flavor: Pinakbet delivers a rich umami taste, especially with shrimp paste, which enhances the overall savory profile of the dish. Earthiness of Kabocha Squash: The kabochaPinakbet is a popular Filipino stew consisting of vegetables with meat or seafood. The dish is flavored with a favorite Filipino condiment: sauteed shrimp paste.