gluten-free joc soups and stews Filipino Bicol Express

Ingredients:

1 pound pork belly or shoulder, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons shrimp paste (bagoong)
1 cup coconut milk
3-4 pieces red chili peppers, sliced
1 cup Thai chili peppers, whole
Salt to taste

Instructions:

Heat the cooking oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until they are soft and fragrant.
Add the pork slices and cook until they are lightly browned.
Stir in the shrimp paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release its flavors.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Toss in the sliced red chili peppers and whole Thai chili peppers. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Season with salt according to your taste preference.
Serve the Bicol Express hot with steamed rice.
Enjoy your gluten-free joc soups and stews Filipino Bicol Express!