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Creamy Bicol Express with Pork Ribs
80% authentic · Filipino Fusion
A richer, creamier variation of Bicol Express using tender pork ribs and a touch of cream for a more decadent flavor profile.
Ingredients
- Pork Ribs (cut into pieces)600g
- Thick Coconut Milk (Kakang Gata)200ml
- Coconut Cream200ml
- Shrimp Paste (Bagoong Alamang)3 tbsp
- Garlic6 cloves
- Ginger1 inch piece
- Green Chilies (Siling Haba)8-10 pcs
- Red Chilies (Siling Labuyo), minced2 pcs
- Cooking Oil
- Water1/2 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Sear the pork ribs in a pot with a little oil until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- 2
In the same pot, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
- 3
Add shrimp paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Return pork ribs to the pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 30 minutes until pork is tender.
- 5
Pour in the thick coconut milk and coconut cream. Add whole green chilies and minced red chilies.
- 6
Simmer gently, uncovered, for another 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and rich.
- 7
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, spooning the rich sauce over the pork ribs and steamed rice.
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