Bicol Express

Instructions:
 In a wide pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until
softened
 Add shrimp paste and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1-2minutes until it
begins to brown.
 Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
 Add coconut milk and water and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10-
15minutes or until liquid is reduced
 Add coconut cream and chili peppers and the mystery ingredient which is the
mashed banana. Continue to cook for about 20-25minutes or until pork is
tender and sauce begins to render fat.
 Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Ingredients:
 1 tablespoon canola oil
 1onion, peeled and chopped
 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
 2 tablespoon shrimp paste
 2 pounds pork belly, cut into 1-inch cubes
 2 cups coconut milk
 1 cup coconut cream
 1 cup water
 14 pieces Thai chili peppers, stemmed and minced
 Salt and pepper to taste
 Banana(mystery ingredient)
 Onion leaks(for garnish)