Bicol Express

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    848 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Filipino

Bicol Express

Bicol Express is a spicy pork stew cooked in coconut milk which is definitely one of the most popular dishes among Filipinos.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 pound pork belly - cut into bite sizes
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • 1 medium onion - chopped
  • 3 pieces green chili - chopped
  • 2 pieces labuyo chili - chopped (adjust according to how spicy you like it to be)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons shrimp paste (uncooked bagoong)
  • 1 ½ cup coconut milk
  • salt
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the pork for several minutes until lightly browned.
  2. Add the garlic and onion and cook until limp and aromatic. Add the shrimp paste and cook for another minute.
  3. Pour in the coconut milk and chili and lower heat to low. Let it cook for several minutes until pork is tender and sauce begins to thicken and turn a bit oily.
  4. Season with salt if needed.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 848kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 85g (131%) Saturated Fat 38g (190%) Cholesterol 146mg (49%) Sodium 249mg (10%) Potassium 436mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 3.7mg (4%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 848 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 848kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 85g 131%
Saturated Fat 38g 190%
Cholesterol 146mg 49%
Sodium 249mg 10%
Potassium 436mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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