Bicol Express Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion ,diced
• 1 tomato ,diced
• 2 lbs pork belly, pork shoulder or pork roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 can (400 mL) coconut milk
• 6 green or red Thai chillies, minced
• 1 tbsp sauteed shrimp paste (can substitute with fish sauce or soy sauce)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sautee for about 30 seconds.
2. Add the tomato and the onions. Continue to sautee until the onion is translucent.
3. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil. Add the pork and sautee until the pork is lightly browned.
4. Add the coconut milk. Bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
5. Add the Thai chilies and simmer for 5 minutes more.
6. Remove from the heat and add the shrimp paste (or soy sauce / fish sauce)
7. Serve hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Source: Salu Salo

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