In the past several years, working in a diverse population, I have witnessed the ongoing erosion of traditional and cultural values. This experience has lead me to attempt to trace my roots to where I came from. I know my Euro-American ancestors and have the results reaching back to the 1100′s, with an educated guess of those roots prior to that date. Now, the other side of my family originated from the Philippines. I am beginning my search in the Bicol Region and Legazpi City...
BICOL EXPRESS
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1 kilo pork, cubed
- 1/4 cup shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
- 8 pieces red chili pepper (siling labuyo), whole
- 10 pieces green jalapeno pepper (siling berde), chopped
- 3 cups coconut milk
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 big onion, chopped
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3 tablespoons cooking oil
PROCEDURE :
1. In a frying pan heat the oil until hot.
2. Saute garlic, onion, and shrimp paste.
3. Add the pork and half of the coconut milk.
4. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
5. Put in the remaining coconut milk, chili pepper, and green pepper.
6. Cook for another 10 minutes.
7. Serve with rice.
