Bicol Express

Did you know that Bicol express was not invented in Bicol?

Bicol express is an authentic Filipino dish which was popularized in Malate, Manila. However, it has also been said that it evolved from a Bicolano dish called “gulay na may lada.” Nowadays, there are already different variations of this dish because of different personal preferences. Cooked with pork and coconut cream, added with hot chili peppers, this dish is famous for its mouthwatering spicy taste.

Savor the delicious taste of this hot and spicy classic dish!

Bicol Express ingredients:

· 1/4 kilo pork, thinly sliced

· 1 cup Baguio beans

· 3 cups long chili or jalapeno peppers

· 1 onion, minced

· 1 head of garlic, minced

· 1 cup coconut milk

· 1 cup coconut cream

· 2 tablespoons of cooking oil

· Salt to taste

Bicol Express cooking instructions:

· In a bowl of water with salt, soak chili peppers for 30 minutes then rinse and strain.

· In a cooking pan, heat cooking oil and brown sliced pork for a few minutes.

· In another pan, sauté minced garlic and onion.

· Add to the sauté the browned pork.

· Then add the coconut milk, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.

· Add the chili peppers, Baguio beans and cook until dish gets a little dry.

· Add the coconut cream and simmer until the sauce thickens.

· Salt to taste.

Source: http://www.filipinofoodrecipes.net/bicol_express.htm