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Bicol Express
Bicol Express
Bicol Express is a popular dish in Filipino cuisine that originated from the Bicol region in the Philippines. It is known for its spicy and flavorful combination of pork, coconut milk, shrimp paste, and chili peppers. The dish is usually served with steamed rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly or shoulder, sliced into thin strips
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
- 4-6 pieces red chili peppers sliced (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the pork slices and cook until browned and slightly crisp on the edges.
- Stir in the shrimp paste and cook for another 2 minutes to release its flavors.
- Add the sliced chili peppers and mix well.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Lower the heat and let the dish simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the amount of shrimp paste and chili peppers according to your preference for saltiness and spiciness.
- Serve hot with steamed rice.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 800kcal (40%)Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)Protein: 18g (36%)Fat: 80g (123%)Saturated Fat: 33g (206%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 167mg (56%)Sodium: 309mg (13%)Potassium: 389mg (11%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 58mg (6%)Iron: 3mg (17%)
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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