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Fragrant Filipino Laing with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk

Name: Fragrant Filipino Laing with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Coconut Milk, 2 cups; Coconut Cream, 1 cup; Chicken Stock, 2 cups; Fish Sauce, 2 tablespoons; Black Pepper, 1 teaspoon; Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon; Dried Taro Leaves, 250g; Pork Belly, thinly sliced, 200g; Garlic, minced, 5 cloves; Onion, sliced, 1 small; Thai Red Chili, sliced, 5 pieces; Shrimp Paste, 2 tablespoons; Vegetable Oil, 1 tablespoon; Fresh Red Chilies, sliced; Fried Garlic Flakes

Laing is a classic Filipino dish that combines creamy coconut milk with the unique taste of dried taro leaves and a hint of spicy chilies.

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·By Ethan Brooks·September 8, 2025

Fragrant Filipino Laing with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Coconut Broth

For the Laing Mix

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 694 kcal
Protein: 16.5 g
Carbs: 24 g
Fat: 60.5 g
Fiber: 5.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2776 kcal
Protein: 66 g
Carbs: 96 g
Fat: 242 g
Fiber: 23 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Coconut Milk 2 cups	960	10	14	96	4
Coconut Cream 1 cup	792	7	10	83	2
Chicken Stock 2 cups	30	6	1	1	0
Fish Sauce 2 tablespoons	10	2	1	0	0
Black Pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0	2	0	1
Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon	8	1	1	0	0
Dried Taro Leaves 250g	220	10	48	1	14
Pork Belly, thinly sliced 200g	518	24	0	47	0
Garlic, minced 5 cloves	21	1	5	0	0
Onion, sliced 1 small	28	1	6	0	1
Thai Red Chili, sliced 5 pieces	15	1	4	0	1
Shrimp Paste 2 tablespoons	30	3	1	1	0
Vegetable Oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Fresh Red Chilies, sliced	8	0	2	0	0
Fried Garlic Flakes	10	0	2	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Taro Leaves

1
Soak Leaves
Soak the dried taro leaves in water overnight to soften.
Tip: Always soak dried taro leaves overnight to ensure they're tender and flavorful.
2
Drain Leaves
Drain and gently squeeze out excess water. Set aside.

Preparing the Pork Belly

1
Heat Oil
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2
Fry Pork
Add pork belly slices and fry until golden brown.
3
Set Aside
Remove pork belly and set aside; keep the oil in the pan.

How to Make Fragrant Filipino Laing with Taro Leaves and Coconut Milk

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sautéing Aromatics
In the same pan with pork oil, sauté garlic, onion, and shrimp paste until fragrant.
2
Simmering Broth
Add coconut milk, coconut cream, and chicken stock. Stir well.
3
Combining & Final Simmer
Add the soaked taro leaves, cooked pork, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Simmer on low heat until leaves are fully tender.