The Bicol Express Recipe

Name: The Bicol Express
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garlic chopped; 1/2 cup onions chopped; 1/4 cup ginger fresh, chopped; 2 tablespoons dilao fresh, (tumeric); 1 kg pork cooked and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 1 1/2 tablespoon hot chili peppers (siling labuyo, chopped); 1 1/2 cup bagoong alamang Filipino shrimp paste; 6 cups coconut cream; 2 cups green chili peppers fresh (elongated variety), sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch strips; 1 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers red peppers, fresh (elongated variety), sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch strips

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
1/2 cup onions chopped
1/4 cup ginger fresh, chopped
2 tablespoons dilao fresh, (tumeric)
1 kg pork cooked and cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 1/2 tablespoon hot chili peppers (siling labuyo, chopped)
1 1/2 cup bagoong alamang Filipino shrimp paste
6 cups coconut cream
2 cups green chili peppers fresh (elongated variety), sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch strips
1 1/2 cup sweet red bell peppers red peppers, fresh (elongated variety), sliced diagonally into 1/4 inch strips

1
Saute garlic in hot oil.
2
Add onions and cook until translucent.
3
Stir in fresh ginger, dilao, and the sliced cooked pork.
4
Stir continually for 5 minutes.
5
Add bagoong alamang and chopped hot chilli (siling labuyo).
6
Stir until the pork is completely covered by the mixture.
7
(about 15 minutes.)
8
Pour in 6 cups of coconut cream and add the sliced hot green and red peppers.
9
Continue cooking for about 20 minutes.
10
Add salt if necessary.
11
Note: chillis and peppers to be added according to spiciness desired.

2155

kcal

Calories

179

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon garlic chopped, 1/2 cup onions chopped, 1/4 cup ginger fresh, chopped, and more.

Yes, The Bicol Express falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Bicol Express

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