Bicol Express

Ingredients:

1 onion, peeled and sliced thinly 

cooking oil

4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced

1 kilo pork belly, cut into 1 inch cubes

2 tbsps fresh shrimp paste

1 can (382 grams) coconut milk

1 cup water

14 pieces Thai chili pepper, stemmed and minced

2 cups siling haba (long green chilies pepper)sliced

1 cup coconut cream

salt and pepper to taste

Direction:

1. In a wide pot over medium heat, heat oil

2. Add onion and garlic, cook until sofetened

3. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened

3. Add pork, cook until lightly browned.

4. Add shrimp paste, stirring occasionally for about 1-2 minutes

5. Add coconut milk, water and Thai chilli peppers. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30-35 minutes  or until pork is tender and liquid is reduced and begins to render fat.

6. Add siling haba, stirring regularly, for about 1-2 minutes

7. Add coconut cream and continue to simmer until thickened and begins to render fat.

8. Seasons with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve hot and enjoy