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Bicol Express

Course Main Course
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 piece onion minced
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp shrimp paste
  • 1 kilo pork belly cut into small cubes
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 14 pieces thai chili peppers
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a wok, heat oil over medium heat.

  2. Add garlic and onions and saute until onions are translucent.

  3. Add shrimp paste and cook for another 3 minutes.

  4. Add pork and cook until color turns light brown.

  5. Add coconut milk and water then bring to a boil for 10 minutes.

  6. Add coconut cream and thai chili peppers.

  7. Lower heat, cover and simmer for about one hour (or until pork is tender).

  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  9. Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Inspired by Kawaling Pinoy