bicol express
@SIMPLYD (90722)
Philippines
April 17, 2013 2:22am CST
When we say Bicol Region , one who have been there would think of a spicy food, particularly Bicol Express.
Bicol Express, is a meat preparation, complete with slices of the spicy finger chilis. It is with coconut milk and variations are done to make it more exciting.
One variation is to put lechon meat or a fried pork meat made so crispy. Pineapple chunks are also added to compliment the spiciness. 
Last night, i was surprised by how it was given a new twist. It was with ripe mango slices ! It was so delicious specially that the meat was fried and with crispy skin.
Oh my, we forgot that we are trying to avoid cholesterol! 
I will post another one for its recipe on how to cook it.
Last night, i was surprised by how it was given a new twist. It was with ripe mango slices ! It was so delicious specially that the meat was fried and with crispy skin.
Oh my, we forgot that we are trying to avoid cholesterol!
I will post another one for its recipe on how to cook it.3 people like this
19 responses
@KayeCee15 (51)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
I only tasted the common one, but I would like to try the ones with the pineapple and and the ripe mango, it sounds so new to me. =) I like it totally spicy, like I'll get 1 glass of sweat eating it. haha! Thanks for sharing anyways. =)
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
Yes, try the one with pineapple or ripe mango. It has a new delicious taste.
The spiciness of Bicol Express will indeed make you sweat. 
@kuru01 (1)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
My parents are from Bicol region and this dish, I can say, is a staple dish in our home... My sister also tried bicol express with pineapple chunks and to my surprise it was really delicious! :)
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
It goes to say that you are Bicolano too, so that explains why it's staple in your house.
Indeed, putting pineapple chunks makes it more delicious. 
@broarnoldmartin (10)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Oh so that is how you make it, frying the meat before cooking it in coconut cream plus the chillies, and i was surprised by that mango and pineapple chunks variation, I must try that too ha ha ha. I can't cook spicy foods here in my house, my mother can't eat spicy foods. Oh well,I must make a non-spicy bicol express for my mother then. Hmmn.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Actually, you can reserve something not spicy yet for your mom when you are cooking a Bicol Express. Cook the final extracted coconut milk then get some to be reserved for your mother.
Then, put the sliced chilis and continue cooking it until it's done the way you want it to.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
If you are fond of cooking foods in coconut milk, then you must have a Bicolano trait in you.
Bicolanos loves cooking foods in coconut milk. Our version of Bopis, has coconut milk and it's really delicious.
@broarnoldmartin (10)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Oh yeah SIMPLYD , why have i not think of that? I must tell you, I love to cook those dishes with coconut milk in them, it is like you are eating a nut and milk at the same time ha ha ha. I think I would cook a mild version for my mother and a really spicy part for me, that's cool.
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
Yeah that sounds different from me. I am from Bicol and I have not seen nor tasted Bicol Express with Mango slices. I guess you are right about the cholesterol though the food is very high because of the coconut milk together with the pork and at times seafoods in it.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
Yes, it's actually a viand that is filled with cholesterol. Specially that the meat used here is with the fat part.
Putting slices of mango tamed the spiciness of the dish and adds some sweetness.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
Oh.. Something that I don't really enjoy - Spicy food! hehee.. But I was able to try really and I think it's necessary for it to be that hot, else it would really be boring. heheh..
Not really fond of spicy stuff, but I guess it's okay if I'm tired ~ surely would wake me up! hehehee.. I haven't tried it with mangoes though, I don't really like fruit mixed with my food (except when it's dessert). Do post the recipe, would like to try it.
Have a great mylot experience ahead!
@pals101 (2010)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Simply can't deny the fact its one of the best Filipino spicy dish. I am one of its addict when it comes to eating it. I don't know how to prepare it but everything I visit Luzon. I always find a way to eat this delicious dish by the Bicolanos. Even company ingredient makers, has now a quick easy way to cook this dish.
I don't know how to prepare it but everything I visit Luzon. I always find a way to eat this delicious dish by the Bicolanos. Even company ingredient makers, has now a quick easy way to cook this dish. @SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Actually there are already ready to eat bottled Bicol Express. But they don't taste as good as those that are being cooked in Bicol, where you can taste the creaminess of the real coconut milk.
@neelia27 (896)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
wow when i read your post about bicol express i started to drool and crave for it 
i love bicol express it is one of my favorite dish not only because i have a bicolana blood since my mother is from bicol but the taste is so good that i can eat a lot of rice just because of the spicy bicol express.. i havent tried anything with variations but i would love to taste it maybe if i have the time to cook i will try adding some pineapple chunks to make it more tastier and healthy..
i love bicol express it is one of my favorite dish not only because i have a bicolana blood since my mother is from bicol but the taste is so good that i can eat a lot of rice just because of the spicy bicol express.. i havent tried anything with variations but i would love to taste it maybe if i have the time to cook i will try adding some pineapple chunks to make it more tastier and healthy..@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
That explains why you love this dish also, because you have a Bicolana blood.
Putting pineapple chunks or ripe mango slices really put a new twist to the Bicol Express. To me, it's more delicious if you have them in the recipe.
@jaiho2009 (39141)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
I like the Bicol express and other Bicol foods, but I can't take too much spicy and its toooo hot (huhuhu)
I wish you can cook less spicy and less chili for me my dear 
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Actually i can really do that for you.
When i cook one, i would reserve a part of it in a container, before finally putting the sliced spicy chilis. My husband sometimes don't want to eat spicy food , although it's his favorite, when his hyper acidity attacks.
@doggydimon (1369)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
I am an avid fan of bicol express. I have tried many variations of it and I love them all. Adding some mangoes does seem like a great idea. I will ask my auntie to cook one for me with mangoes. I also tried the bicol express using bagnet as their meat component. It was so good especially when you have a side dish of ensaladang talong using the vinegar from Vigan. yum...yum...
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
I haven't tasted Bicol Express using Bagnet. I think it will be delicious, considering that bagnet is a very tasty food.
@ardoy0731 (7308)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Oh I like eating bicol express as well but not that super spicy just like other people like one of my officemate who is from Bicol. He really like it super spicy and even eat chili pepper.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
I don't like it to be super spicy also Ardoy. I like it a bit sweet but mildly spicy. I can eat the chilis if that is the case.
When i cook one, i soak the sliced spicy chili in water and remove the seeds. That way, it will be mildly spicy. Besides, i put the chili when the coconut and the pineapple is nearly cooked. That way, the spiciness is only mild.
Have you eaten a Bicol Express with lechon kawali as its meat? Try it because it's so delicious specially when its skin crunches as you bite it.
@danix1982 (593)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
yes it is really delicious and mouth watering food, i really like this bicol express.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
If one is a lover of spicy food, this one will be the favorite. With the saltiness, spiciness and a bit of sweetness competing each other, it becomes so delicious!
@profmuhammadakhtar (103)
• Pakistan
18 Apr 13
your recepie is good but you use meat with potato and butter and honet that is too tastedon bread
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
No we don't put potato and butter in it. It's a meat dish that has lots of sliced finger chilis .
@ashishjayaswal (18)
•
18 Apr 13
Woow that was really awesome dear!!! Sounds delicious to me as well, I will try t prepare at my home today and taste it for sure with mango slice. Thanks for sharing that...
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Apr 13
Yes, try it because you will like the new taste it creates.
@airasheila (5454)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Good day SIMPLYD,
As I have read your post, I can simply feel the great taste of that food. The way you describe the food is really a mouth-watering one. I couldn't just imagine that when I cook one for my consumption here, for sure, I will forget that I am dieting .
Well, wishing to have the recipe and be able to cook one just like what you have eaten....excited much...
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Well, wishing to have the recipe and be able to cook one just like what you have eaten....excited much...@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Here's a picture of the one we ate last night. It is with ripe mango slices and the meat is of lechon kawali.
@Paper_Doll (2373)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Thank you for sharing this recipe. We love bicol express at home but I usually cook the regular one. I haven't tried any variation so I would like to try those you have mentioned above.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
Yes, try this variations. They are delicious.
But i like the one with pineapple more. The taste of the pineapple really compliments the saltiness of the recipe.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
18 Apr 13
Hi simplyD!
You should have invited me to taste it, he he. I don't know how to prepare this dish but my husband did and yes, one of my favorites.
Maybe I'll ask him to prepare this with mango as stated herein. Have a wonderful day!
@Daisy_22 (1229)
• Philippines
18 Apr 13
I guess it's not surprising to notice that new prepared recipe nowadays.Most of the dietitians are trying to combine the original recipe with fruits or other vegetables that adds or enhance it's taste.I do love spicy foods,talking with that,Korean foods is on the list yet it's much ,ore expensive compared to our Bicol express.
@marsh1elle (48)
•
17 Apr 13
That's one of the most popular dish in the Bicol region. I really love Bicol express! The spicier are the better!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
17 Apr 13
So have you tasted one with the pineapple slices or mango slices?
