Bicol Express

 

I finally got to make this!

Ever since my Palate changed,

To loving spicy food this has been on my list to make a homemade one.

Everybody has their own version of this and that's a good thing!

So grateful I got to find the ingredients for it!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons fresh shrimp paste
• 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 14 pieces Thai chili peppers, stemmed and minced
• 2 cups finger chilies (siling haba), sliced
• 1 cup coconut cream
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• In a wide pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
• Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
• Add shrimp paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add coconut milk, water, and chili peppers. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 35 to 35 minutes or until pork is tender and liquid is reduced and begins to render fat.Season with salt and pepper.
• Add finger chilies and cook, stirring regularly, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add coconut cream and continue to simmer until thickened and begins to render fat.
•  Serve with rice and Enjoy!

Make sure you have extra Rice because you're gonna want some!!

Enjoy!!

xo