Bicol Express

Bicol Express

• 1 med. Eggplant, cut in 1" slices
• 1 med. Ampalaya, cut in 1" slices
• 6 pieces red pepper cut in 1/2" slices
• 6 pieces chili finger (sili)
• 1 cup coconut milk (first extract)
• 1 cup coconut milk (second extract)
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 med. onion
• 1/2 to 3/4 kilogram pork, sliced small
• 1 tbsp Bagoong (alamang) or shrimp paste
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• salt
• vetsin

Cooking Instructions:

• Sauté the garlic, onion, pork, shrimp, and bagoong
• Add second extract of coconut milk and bring to a boil
• Simmer until pork is halfway cooked
• Add the vegetables (including the peppers and chili fingers)
• Add first extract of coconut milk and bring to a boil
• Simmer until cooked
• Add salt, vetsin to desired taste

Hot Tip:

• I prefer freshly extracted coconut milk rather than processed-canned coconut milk.
• If you want it to be super spicy-hot, add more red chilies.

Source: Lahat Sarap