Bicol Express is a fiery pork stew simmered in coconut milk, shrimp paste, and generous amounts of siling labuyo, named after the express train connecting Bicol to Manila. Its heat level reflects the Bicol region’s use of chili, distinguishing it from milder Filipino coconut-based dishes.
Bicol Express
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