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Bicol Express

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45 Min
Intermediate
Spice up your palate with Bicol Express, a fiery Filipino dish originating from the Bicol region. Made with pork, shrimp paste, coconut milk, and chili peppers, this recipe pays homage to the region's love for spicy food and bold flavors.

Ingredients

6

This dish has been optimized for 6 servings. Quantity and times may need to be varied. Here you can find more information about adjusted portion sizes:

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recipe ingredient
2  tbsp
Vegetable Oil
4  cloves
Garlic
1  pc
Ginger
1  pc
Onion
250  g
Pork Belly
2  tbsp
Bagoong Alamang
2  cups
Coconut Milk
250  g
Green finger chili

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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates
15.6 g
Energy
468.18 kcal
Fats
43.24 g
Protein
8.22 g
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Instruction

45 Minutes
  • Step 1

    5 Min
    Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, pork and bagoong.
  • Step 2

    20 Min
    Pour coconut milk and simmer until pork is tender.
  • Step 3

    20 Min
    Add finger chili and cook for another 10 minutes. Season with MAGGI® Magic Sarap®. Transfer into a serving plate and serve.
Bicol Express

Step 1 of 3

Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, pork and bagoong.

Bicol Express

Step 2 of 3

Pour coconut milk and simmer until pork is tender.

Bicol Express

Step 3 of 3

Add finger chili and cook for another 10 minutes. Season with MAGGI® Magic Sarap®. Transfer into a serving plate and serve.

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