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Mint and Lime Burst Bicol Express - Filipino Pork and Chilies in Coconut Milk

Name: Mint and Lime Burst Bicol Express - Filipino Pork and Chilies in Coconut Milk
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 100g ground pork; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Cool mint and zesty lime brighten the dish's richness.

27 minutes4 servings

Method

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

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