Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
This is the Bicol express the healthy version given by my friend who always cooks this for her family.
My friend uses chicken than what people normally use which is pork.
Bicol Express Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 Kilos - Chicken Breast (sliced thinly)
- 1/4 Cup - Ginger (peel and slice thinly)
- 3 Cloves - Garlic (chopped)
- 1 – Onion (chopped)
- 2 Tbsp - Butter
- 4 Tbsp - Cooking Oil
- 2 Cups Gata (coconut milk)
- 10 Pieces Chili Pepper (chopped)
- ½ Tsp – Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp - Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp - Patis (fish sauce)
- 1 - Chicken Cube
- In a pot add butter and oil when hot add garlic, onion and ginger saute
- Add chicken breast, vinegar and patis
- Add hot chili pepper, gata and chicken cube mix well
- The gata has lessen and has thicken it is already cooked.
- It is best to serve hot over rice and ready to eat.
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