Bicol Express

bicol-express
Ingredients
  • 500g pork belly or shrimp, sliced into strips
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 long green chilies, sliced
  • 1-2 red chili peppers (optional, for extra spice)
  • 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp shrimp paste (bagoong)
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Sauté: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and chilies. Sauté until fragrant and the onion softens.
  2. Cook Pork or Shrimp: Add the pork (or shrimp) and cook until browned.
    3. Add Coconut Milk and Shrimp Paste: Stir in the shrimp paste and coconut milk. Simmer for about 20 minutes or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  3. Season: Add fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve: Serve hot with rice for a rich and flavorful dish.

Tarcisius John C. Cañete | 9-Ruby