Bicol Express Turnover

Ingredients

• 4 slices Gardenia Wheat Cranberry Loaf
• 1/2 pc Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 200g Pork cubes
• 1/2 cup Water
• 1/2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1-2pcs Green Pepper
• 1-2 pcs Red Pepper
• 3pcs String Beans
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper

Procedure

• Wash, dry, and peel produce items, set aside.
• Mince onion and garlic, set aside.
• Trim the ends and cut the string beans into 2″ pieces. Set aside.
• In a pan with oil over medium heat, add onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
• Add the pork and cook until both sides are golden color.
• Next add the coconut milk, water, green pepper, red pepper, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat then turn the head down to medium low heat to simmer.
• Cooked until the pork is tender, time would depend on the size of the pork pieces. (Poke the meat with a fork to see if it’s tender)
• When the pork is almost ready, add the string beans and cook for a few more minutes until the green beans are cooked.
• Set aside, while cooling the bicol express cut a circle out of the slices of Gardenia Wheat Cranberry Loaf making sure to maximize the space.
• Starting with a circle of Gardenia Wheat Cranberry Loaf, add the meat and vegetables in the middle of the circle
• Lastly add 1 spoonful of sauce over the meat and veggies.
• To help the two slices stick, brush the outer ring with water.. Cover with a second circle slice.
• Using a fork press the edges of the circle down “crimp” it to seal.
• Optional: Toast the turnovers lightly until light brown
• Transfer to a serving plate / platter
• Serve and enjoy!