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BEST DELICACIES IN BICOL THAT YOU MUST TRY!

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      BICOL EXPRESS           B icol Express     is  a popular, spicy Filipino dish from the Bicol region, known for its rich, creamy coconut milk base, tender pork, and potent chili peppers, all seasoned with garlic, onions, ginger, and shrimp paste .  Named after the  Bicol Express train ,  the dish was popularized in the 1970s and offers a flavorful, savory, and spicy profile that perfectly complements steamed rice.    INGRIDIENTS:     Pork:   Typically pork belly, cut into cubes or slices.   Shrimp Paste (Bagoong Alamang):   A fundamental ingredient for its savory, fermented flavor.   Coconut Milk:   Provides the creamy, rich base of the sauce.   Coconut Cream:   Adds extra richness and helps the sauce thicken, sometimes called "kakang gata" when fresh.   Chilies:   Green chilies (siling haba) are used as a vegetable, while red chilies (Thai chi...