Bicol Express 2 – Pinoy Food Recipe
Ingredients:
1 ½ Lbs. Pork belly cut in 1 in. cubes
1 Lb. Calabaza cut in 1 ½ in. cubes
1 Large ginger peeled & sliced thinly
2 Cans of Coconut milk 13.5 oz each
1 Large onion diced
4 Cloves of garlic peeled & smashed
1 Tsp. Ground black pepper
½ Tsp. MSG – optional
36 Pcs. Thai-peppers, stems removed
6 Finger peppers Siling mahaba cut in ¼ in. pieces, discard stems
Corn oil for sauteing
Green Onions for garnish
Note: Thai, Birds Eye, and Siling Labuyo are the same
Procedure:
In a large pot heat 1 Tbs. of corn oil and saute garlic until golden brown. Next add pork belly, season it with salt, and saute it for 3 minutes on medium heat. Add onions and ginger root and let it cook for 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, ground black pepper, msg, finger peppers, and Thai-peppers. Stir well and let it simmer for 25 minutes on medium low heat, stirring occasionally to avoid scorching. Then add calabaza and let it cook for ten minutes or until calabaza is tender. Adjust taste by adding salt & pepper if needed! Serve rice topped with Bicol Express & garnish with green onions. Enjoy & Feel the Heat!..
Note:
On this particular recipe I have my ginger root sliced in larger pieces so I can remove them before serving. However if you want to serve yours with ginger root you may so by slicing it in smaller pieces (julliene).
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Recipe by: Filipino Food Lovers
Photo by: Catanduanes Forum
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