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Lemon and Thyme Bicol Express - Filipino Pork and Chilies in Coconut Milk

A bright, herbaceous twist on the traditional recipe.

27 minutes4 servings
Lemon and Thyme Bicol Express - Filipino Pork and Chilies in Coconut Milk
Photo: Raymund Macaalay · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick pan. Add onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add pork and cook until browned. Add chilies, fish sauce, pepper, and water.
  3. Add lemon juice and thyme during preparation, when chilies and fish sauce are added.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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