Name: Bicol Express
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1 lb, sliced into strips Pork belly; 2 cups, thick Coconut milk; 10 pieces, sliced Green chilies; 5 pieces, sliced Red chilies; 1 medium, sliced Onion; 6 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 inch, minced Ginger; 1 tablespoon Shrimp paste; 2 tablespoons Cooking oil

Sangkap (Ingredients)

☐1 lb, sliced into strips Pork belly

☐2 cups, thick Coconut milk

☐10 pieces, sliced Green chilies

☐5 pieces, sliced Red chilies

☐1 medium, sliced Onion

☐6 cloves, minced Garlic

☐1 inch, minced Ginger

☐1 tablespoon Shrimp paste

☐2 tablespoons Cooking oil

How to luto (Cooking Steps)

1. Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until fragrant.

2. Add pork strips and cook until lightly browned.

3. Add shrimp paste and cook for 2 minutes.

4. Pour half the coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes.

5. Add chilies and remaining coconut milk.

6. Simmer until pork is tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips

Adjust chili quantity to your heat preference. Use thick coconut milk for richer sauce.