Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Bicol Express Recipe.

Ingredients:

500 grams pork belly or pork shoulder, sliced into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons cooking oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong)
2-3 red chili peppers, sliced (adjust according to your spice preference)
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup coconut cream
1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis)
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe Instructions:

Heat cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
Sauté minced garlic and chopped onion until fragrant and translucent.
Add the sliced pork to the pan and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Stir in the shrimp paste and sliced chili peppers. Mix well to coat the pork with the flavors.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the pork to become tender.
Add the coconut cream to the pan and stir it into the sauce. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Season with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
If desired, add a teaspoon of sugar to balance the flavors and reduce the spiciness.
Remove the pan from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

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