Low Sodium Bicol Express
Satisfy your craving for rich, spicy, and creamy Filipino comfort food with this "Low Sodium Bicol Express" recipe! A healthier twist on the beloved classic, this dish balances the bold flavors of coconut milk, aromatics, and chili peppers, while cutting back on salt without sacrificing taste. Tender pork belly is simmered to perfection in a fragrant sauce of ginger, garlic, and onion, then infused with the zing of kaffir lime leaves and heat from red and green chili peppers. Using low sodium fish sauce keeps the dish heart-healthier while maintaining its signature savory punch. Ready in just one hour, this gutsy, flavor-packed dish makes for an irresistible pairing with steamed rice—perfect for an unforgettable family meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Pork belly
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 5 Red chili peppers
- 5 Green chili peppers
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, julienned
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium fish sauce
- 3 Kaffir lime leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Instructions
Begin by preparing the ingredients: slice the pork belly into thin strips, and de-seed and slice the chili peppers into thin rings.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and julienned ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the pork belly strips to the pan. Cook until they are browned on all sides.
Once the pork is browned, pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to medium, and add the low sodium fish sauce, sliced chili peppers, and kaffir lime leaves.
Season the dish with ground black pepper, and let the mixture simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the pork is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Remove the kaffir lime leaves before serving for a smoother consistency.
Serve hot with steamed rice, and enjoy the low sodium version of this classic dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 294.1 g | 377% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.9 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 360 mg | 120% | |
| Sodium | 1109 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.7 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.5 g | ||
| Protein | 61.8 g | 124% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 2779 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
