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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...