Bicol Express (Pork and Coconut Milk Curry)

Steps

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1. 1
   Prepare all ingredients: slice the long chili peppers, thinly slice the ginger, mince the garlic, and chop the onion. Have everything ready before cooking.
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2. 2
   Combine the pork, ginger, garlic, onion, long chili peppers, Thai chili peppers, salted shrimp, and the second squeeze of coconut milk in a pot. Mix all ingredients well together.
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3. 3
   Cover and simmer on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pork becomes tender (about 30 minutes).
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4. 4
   If the liquid has nearly evaporated but the pork is not yet tender, add a little water and continue cooking.
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5. 5
   Once the liquid has mostly evaporated and the pork is tender, add the reserved first squeeze of coconut milk and mix gently.
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6. 6
   Increase heat to medium, uncover, and continue cooking while stirring occasionally until the coconut milk evaporates and the dish becomes rich and oily (the signature characteristic of Bicol Express).
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7. 7
   Season with Maggie Magic seasoning to taste for flavor enhancement, being careful not to over-season.
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8. 8
   Turn off the heat and serve the oily, delicious Bicol Express hot.
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