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Pork Bicol Express

Posted on: April 24, 2017 by:Vanjo Merano | Updated on: February 1, 2019

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Pork Bicol Express has the entire characteristic that I enjoy in a pork dish. It is tender, creamy, and tasty. In addition, it has that good amount of heat that can awaken my taste buds. This recipe that I am sharing today will give you a delicious and spicy Bicol Express that is worthy for that extra cup or so of rice that you will be having.

Spicy Pork Bicol Express Recipe Panlasang Pinoy

The secret to a good Pork Bicol Express dish has something to do with the balance of flavor. The level of spiciness is also a factor. However, this will depend on the amount of chili pepper that you can tolerate. This means that you can modify the quantity of chili pepper stated in the recipe below by either adding more or using less. I also think that the creaminess of the dish helps make your Bicol Express a success.

This is one of the dishes that I only started to enjoy on my teenage years. I was trying to increase my tolerance to spicy food while growing up and I made this dish a benchmark to see how well I am improving. The very first time I tried this dish was from a local eatery that sells home cooked meals. I liked it right away, but the spice level was more than I can handle. From that day forward, I challenged myself to get accustomed to spicy food by having it on a regular basis. It started with mildly spicy dishes, which have the right amount of heat that I can handle. It gradually increased to a point where the challenge became a pleasure. I also like the beef version of this dish.

Pork Bicol Express Recipe Panlasang Pinoy

If you are not a fan of spicy food, do not be intimidated. You can always try to use little to no chili pepper on your Pork Bicol Express. Do not force yourself to eat spicy food if you are not ready. I am just probably crazy and adventurous when I was younger (and it goes on until today). You might want to first cook this without the chili to taste the outcome. Decide whether you want to add a piece or two of either long green pepper or Thai chili. If it gets to spicy, you can always balance it with more rice. Enjoy!

Pork Bicol Express Recipe

Try this Pork Bicol Express Recipe. Let me know what you think.

Pork Bicol Express Recipe
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Pork Bicol Express Recipe

Pork cooked in coconut milk mixture with chillies and shrimp paste. This is a dish has the spiciness and delicious taste that is perfect with white rice.
Course Pork
Cuisine Filipino
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people
Calories 289kcal
Author Vanjo Merano

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
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • Salt to taste optional
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Instructions

  • Heat oil in a cooking pot
  • Sauté garlic and onion until the onions get soft.
  • Add the ground black pepper and pork. Sauté until the color turns light brown.
  • 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.
  • Prepare the gata by combining ¾ cup lukewarm water and Knorr Ginataang Gulay mix. Stir until the powder dissolves completely. Set aside.
  • Add the long green pepper, chili pepper, and shrimp paste into the cooking pot. Stir.
  • 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.
  • Add salt to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Serve with rice. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 438mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 0.4% | Vitamin C: 8.2% | Calcium: 4.7% | Iron: 9.8%

Pork Bicol Express

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  1. pat says

    April 25, 2017 at 4:35 am

    Can i cook this w/o bagoong?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      April 25, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Sure. It would be more of spicy ginataang baboy, but I think that it still works.

      Reply
  2. Eliza says

    April 27, 2017 at 8:37 am

    Thank you for this recipe. Surely appreciate na madali lang i follow ang tutorials mo for a mom like me na hindi marunong magluto . I am an avid fan here in Cebu. I hope ok ang kalalabasan ng version ko 🙂

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      April 27, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Hi Eliza. I’m happy to hear from you. Please use the recipe as a guide and you should not go wrong. Please remember to adjust the amount of chili peppers based on your tolerance level 🙂 Hello dyan sa lahat ng mga taga Cebu.

      Reply
  3. Regine says

    May 7, 2017 at 12:07 am


    Can I use shrimp cubes instead of shrimp paste? I’ve used it in ginataang langka and it tasted good, so I’m wondering if the same is possible with bicol express?

    Reply
    • Vanjo Merano says

      May 7, 2017 at 2:29 pm

      That will produce a different result than what is intended in this recipe. However, you are always free to try.

      Reply
  4. Michelle B. says

    May 19, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    Hi! What can be a substitute for the Knorr Ginataang Gulay mix? If possible, I’d prefer making this dish all from scratch. Too much sodium/MSG in powdered mixes. 🙂 Salamat po!

    Reply
  5. Sydon E. says

    June 29, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    I’m in Seattle and can’t find the Ginataang Gulay powder. Is it possible to use the Gata in can? What would be the process and the proportion? Salamat

    Reply
  6. Shai Bautista says

    May 30, 2018 at 10:02 am


    thanks sir vanjo,ur videos on how to cook different Filipino dish,merienda,etc.help/s me very much…thank u talaga po..(can I request,pls.yon pong humba in black bean sauce…)???? ????

    Reply
  7. Ronel Sebastian says

    August 7, 2018 at 4:01 am


    Thanks for sharing this recipe. I’m in uae so we seldom eat pork. But for sure i will try this! So easy to follow and ingredients are so very budget friendly! God bless and more power! Thankssss! ????????????

    Reply
  8. Steph says

    November 5, 2018 at 2:08 pm


    Hi! Can I freeze it po? And how long can I keep it frozen? Maraming salamat po.

    Reply

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