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Bicol Express
Photo: Sam Loyd

Bicol Express

14 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

837
Calories
59g
Protein
43g
Fat
59g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Coconut 1/2 cup shredded (40g) 283
Pork 100g cooked 242
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Corn Oil 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg. Lean Pork
  • 30 ml Corn Oil
  • 22 grams Garlic, crushed
  • 40 grams Onion, sliced
  • 15 grams Ginger, sliced
  • 10 grams Sugar, refined
  • 1 gram Black pepper, ground
  • 70 grams Shrimp paste
  • 250 grams Water
  • 250 grams Coconut cream
  • 120 grams Green pepper,
  • sliced fresh
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Directions

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1. Cut the meat into strips.

2

2. Over medium flame, heat oil in a wok and fry the garlic until brown.

3

3. Add the shrimp paste and saute for 1 minute.

4

4. Add the pork slices and stir-fry until the color of the meat changes.

5

5. Stir in the spices and seasonings. Stir-fry for 1 minute.

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6. Add the water. Cover and simmer over medium flame for 20 minutes.

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7. Remove cover and continue cooking until meat is tender and the sauce is almost dry, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

8

8. Add the coconut cream and simmer for 5 minutes, or until sauce is thick.

9

9. Add the sliced pepper and cook for about 30 seconds.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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