Bicol Express, known natively in Bikol as sinilihan, is a popular Filipino dish which was popularized in the district of Malate, Manila but made in traditional Bicolano style. It is a stew made from long chilies, coconut milk, shrimp paste or stockfish, onion, pork, and garlic.

HOW TO MAKE BICOL EXPRESS

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. pork belly sliced into cubes

• 6 pieces siling pansigang slice

• 1 piece Knorr Pork Cube

• 4 cups coconut milk

• 2 cups coconut cream

• 2 pieces onion chopped

• 3 ½ tablespoons balaw or bagoong alamang

• 6 pieces Thai chili pepper chopped

• 3 thumbs ginger crushed

• 5 cloves garlic crushed

Instructions

1. Combine coconut milk, onion, ginger, garlic, and pork in a cooking pot. Stir. Turn the heat on and let the coconut milk boil. Cover the pot and continue to boil in medium heat until the liquid reduces to half. Note: Stir the mixture every 7 minutes to prevent lumps from forming.

2. Add balaw or bagoong alamang, chili peppers, coconut cream, and Knorr pork cube. Stir. Continue to boil until the coconut milk reduces to your desired consistency.

3. Transfer to a serving bowl.