Bicol express

This recipe is a popular Filipino dish especially in Bicol Region. Normally the pork cooked with coconut milk, shrimp paste, green and red chili.

Estimated time preparation and cooking: 45-60 minutes
Good for 5-6 persons












INGREDIENTS:
1 kilo pork(1/4 fat), cut lengthwise
1/2 cup of long green peppers(siling pangsigang)  , cut diagonally
1/2 cup string beans
2 cups coconut milk
1 tbsp. shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
4 cloves garlic; chopped
1 small onion; chopped
2 pieces red chili(siling labuyo)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt to taste

PROCEDURES:
1. In a pan, heat vegetable oil then saute garlic and onion.
2. Add sliced pork, continue sauteing until colors turn to brown.
3. Add the shrimp paste then mix for another minute.
4. Pour coconut milk then simmer until reduced.
5. Add the green peppers and red chili.
6. Adjust seasoning with salt according to taste.
7. Serve with steamed rice. Enjoy!