Shrimp Paste (bagoong Alamang)

Laing is a rich and spicy Filipino dish made from dried taro leaves cooked in coconut milk with chili and shrimp paste. It is a staple in Bicol cuisine, known for its creamy texture and bold flavors that highlight the region's use of coconut and chili peppers.

Bicol Express is a spicy Filipino pork stew cooked in coconut milk with shrimp paste and lots of chili peppers. Known for its rich, creamy, and fiery flavor, it reflects the Bicol region's love for spicy food and coconut-based dishes.