---
title: Bicol Express (Spicy Pork in Coconut Milk)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/bicol-express
---

Gather @pork shoulder{700%g}, @bird's eye chili{6} and @green chili{4}.

Heat oil in a pot; sauté the @onion{1} and @garlic{4%clove} until softened, about 3 minutes. ~{3%minutes}

Stir in the @shrimp paste{2%tbsp} and cook 1 minute until fragrant. ~{1%minutes}

Add the pork and brown lightly on all sides.

Pour in the @coconut milk{600%ml} and simmer uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. ~{30%minutes}

Add both the birds eye and green chilies; cook 5 minutes more, until the sauce thickens and the oil rises. ~{5%minutes}

Serve with a lot of rice. You'll want the rice.