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Bicol Express
Bicol Region — Mother recipe · en it
A hearty and flavorful dish typical of the Bicol region, made with celery, red bell peppers, onions, and vegetables in a rich sauce.
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⏱️ 20 min prep + 35 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 2 kg celery
- 2 red bell peppers
- 4 onions
- 2 zucchini
- 2 scallions
- 1 liter chicken broth
- 100 g tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons palm oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 green onion
- 100 g green bell peppers
Method
- Wash and cut the celery, zucchini, green bell peppers, and scallions into pieces.
- In a large pot, heat the palm oil and sauté the onions until they are golden brown.
- Add the celery, zucchini, green bell peppers, and scallions, season with salt and pepper, and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- In another pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the tomato sauce, green onion, and green bell pepper.
- Pour the broth with the vegetables into the pot with the sautéed onions and add sugar, stirring well.
- Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green bell peppers.
The story
Bicol Express is a traditional dish from the Bicol region, known for its rich and authentic cuisine, which is widely enjoyed during Christmas and Easter celebrations. The recipe has been passed down through generations, with various preparation methods.
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