Bicol Express

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Fish sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Red chili peppers - 2-3, sliced
• Green chili peppers - 5-6, sliced
• Ginger - 1 thumb-sized piece, minced
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1, chopped
• Shrimp paste - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut milk - 2 cups
• Pork belly - 500 grams, sliced into thin strips

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
3. Add the pork belly and cook until browned.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the shrimp paste, green chili peppers, and red chili peppers. Stir well.
6. Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
7. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
8. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 45 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 10g
• Protein: 30g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 5g