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Low Carb Bicol Express Recipe
Prep Time
5 minutes
Total Time
1 hour
Yield
6
servings
Ingredients
- 1½ pound pork belly or pork loin (sliced into strips)
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup shrimp paste (bagoong alamang)
- 4 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 3 pieces Thai chili pepper (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- ½ onion (chopped)
- 1 Serrano pepper (sliced)
- 1 cup water
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Serving Size
4 fluid ounce
Carbohydrates
5.5
g
Protein
26
g
Fat
28
g
Calories
376
Bicol Express brings the vibrant flavors of Filipino cuisine right to your kitchen. This dish features succulent pork belly simmered in rich coconut milk and shrimp paste, making it a wonderful option for a low-carb dinner. With only 5.5 grams of carbs per serving, it's an excellent choice for those following a keto lifestyle. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, Bicol Express is sure to become a favorite in your rotation.
Instructions
- Combine pork, coconut milk, Thai chili pepper, ginger, garlic, onion, in a pan. Mix well. Cover the pan, turn the heat on medium-high, and let the mixture come to a boil.
- Remove the cover and stir. Add half of the shrimp paste (bagoong alamang) and pour in 1 cup of water. Stir and adjust the heat to low. Cook until the sauce reduces to a quarter (around 50 minutes).
- Add the remaining shrimp paste (bagoong alamang), as desired. Then, add the Serrano pepper slices on top. Continue cooking in low heat until the sauce thickens. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.
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