Homemade Bicol Express Recipe & How to Cook Guide

INGREDIENTS:

1 med. Eggplant, cut in 1" slices

1 med. Ampalaya, cut in 1" slices

6 pieces red pepper cut in 1/2" slices

6 pieces chili finger (sili)

1 cup coconut milk (first extract)

1 cup coconut milk (second extract)

4 cloves garlic minced

1 med. onion

1/2 to 3/4 kilogram pork, sliced small

1 tbsp Bagoong (alamang) or shrimp paste

2 tablespoons cooking oil

salt

vetsin

HOW TO COOK:

1. Sauté the garlic, onion, pork, shrimp, and bagoong

2. Add second extract of coconut milk and bring to a boil

3. Simmer until pork is halfway cooked

4. Add the vegetables (including the peppers and chili fingers)

5. Add first extract of coconut milk and bring to a boil

6. Simmer until cooked

7. Add salt, vetsin to desired taste

Source: Lahat Sarap