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Pork Bicol Express
Traditional dish · Filipino
A classic and beloved Filipino dish featuring tender pork belly simmered in a rich, spicy sauce made with coconut milk, shrimp paste, and plenty of chilies.
Ingredients
- Pork Belly500g
- Coconut Milk400ml
- Shrimp Paste (Bagoong Alamang)3 tbsp
- Garlic5 cloves
- Onion1 medium
- Green Chilies (Siling Haba)10-15 pcs
- Red Chilies (Siling Labuyo)3-5 pcs
- Cooking Oil2 tbsp
- Water1/2 cup
- Saltto taste
- Black Pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Cut pork belly into 1-inch cubes. Mince garlic and chop onion.
- 2
Heat cooking oil in a pot or wok over medium-high heat. Brown the pork belly cubes on all sides.
- 3
Add minced garlic and chopped onion to the pot. Sauté until fragrant.
- 4
Stir in the shrimp paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Pour in the coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Add the green chilies and red chilies (whole or sliced, depending on desired heat).
- 7
Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust chili quantity if needed.
- 9
Serve hot, preferably with steamed rice.
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