Pork Bicol Express Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb. pork shoulder (sliced into cubes)
• 3 pieces long green pepper (siling pansigang, sliced into thin pieces)
• 8 pieces bird’s eye chili (siling labuyo or Thai chili, sliced into small pieces)
• 1 piece onion (sliced)
• 4 cloves garlic (crushed)
• 1 pack Knorr Ginataang Gulay mix (45g )
• 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 1/4 cups water
• Salt to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a cooking pot

2. 2

   Sauté garlic and onion until the onions get soft.

3. 3

   Add the ground black pepper and pork. Sauté until the color turns light brown.

4. 4

   Pour 1 1/2 cups water. Let boil. Cover and continue to cook in medium heat until the pork gets tender and the water almost evaporates completely.

5. 5

   Prepare the gata by combining ¾ cup lukewarm water and Knorr Ginataang Gulay mix. Stir until the powder dissolves completely. Set aside.

6. 6

   Add the long green pepper, chili pepper, and shrimp paste into the cooking pot. Stir.

7. 7

   Pour the gata mixture into the pot. Let boil. Cover and cook in medium heat until the liquid reduces to half. Make sure to stir once in a while.

8. 8

   Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.

9. 9

   Serve with rice. Share and enjoy!