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

Bicol Express

Bicol Express

• 6 cups coconut milk
• 1 kg. pork, cut into strips
• ¾ cup Shrimp Paste
• 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
• 6 pieces Thai chili pepper
• ½ cup Ginger, grated
• 1 large onion, cubed
• 2 long chili pepper
• 2 tsp cooking oil
• Salt and Pepper

Cooking Instructions:

1. Sauté the garlic, onion, and ginger
2. Add the pork and continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes
3. Place the shrimp paste in and cook for 5 minutes
4. Add the Thai and long hot pepper followed by the coconut milk
5. Mix all the ingredients well and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes
6. Add salt and pepper to taste